Report Fraud

Financial Accountability is a top priority for the City of Springfield, Massachusetts. With this goal in mind, the Office of Internal Audit has created a fraud hotline that can be used to report information about fraud, waste or abuse of resources related to or involving City personnel, resources, or operations.   Learn more

If you need to report any of the following types of fraud do NOT fill out the form below,  instead please click on the following link(s) to file your report with the relevant department or agency: 

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) 
Automobile/Plate/Registration Complaints 
Food Stamp (SNAP) Fraud – Massachusetts    
Identity Theft – Massachusetts 
Insurance Fraud  
Internet/Wire Fraud/Cyber Crime 
Section 8 and Housing Fraud
Social Security/Medicare Fraud 
Unemployment Fraud 
Welfare/Public Benefit Fraud – Massachusetts

Use this form to report fraud related to the City of Springfield, MA only

1. Identify the type of improper activity you are reporting

2. Please provide a precise description of the activity you wish to report. Include date(s) and time(s) the incident occurred, the name of the city department(s) wherein you believe the activity is taking place, and the name of the individual(s) whom you believe is involved in the activity.

3. What is the basis of your knowledge regarding these matters?

4. Do you have evidence such as documents, photographs, letters, electronic data, check numbers, purchase order numbers, invoice numbers, license plate or City vehicle numbers, or anything else to substantiate the activity?

5. May a member of the Office of Internal Audit contact you to discuss your concerns in more detail?

The following fields are optional, unless you wish to be contacted by the Office of Internal Audit. Please note that after clicking on Send Message at the bottom of this form you will also be asked to review your submission and will need to click on the Confirm button.

Page last updated:  Monday, November 15, 2021 10:48 am