The Chicken Wing Fraud - An Analysis of Government Procurement Frauds

This online course offers a detailed and engaging exploration of government procurement fraud, using real‑world cases—including the infamous multimillion‑dollar chicken‑wing and fajita fraud schemes—to illustrate how procurement abuse occurs within public institutions. Because government procurement involves complex processes, multiple stakeholders, and significant taxpayer funds, it presents fertile ground for corruption, bid‑rigging, misappropriation, and other fraudulent conduct.

In this course, participants will examine how procurement fraud is perpetrated, the internal control weaknesses that enable it, and the red flags that auditors, accountants, and oversight professionals should watch for. The program highlights emerging fraud schemes seen in 2026, the misuse of political office, modern corruption techniques, and reporting expectations for public‑sector professionals. Practical guidance and prevention strategies are emphasized to help organizations strengthen oversight and reduce fraud risk.

Updated for new procurement frauds in 2026

Who Should Attend
This course would be appropriate for CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, MAFFs, CIAs, CMAs, CFOs, CEOs, internal auditors, external auditors, government accountants and others interested in exploring ethics. This course is designed for professionals responsible for oversight, financial management, procurement integrity, and fraud prevention in government and related sectors.

Topics Covered

• Overview of procurement fraud and common fraud typologies
• Corruption risks, including the misuse of political office
• Types of procurement fraud, including bid‑rigging and false invoicing
• Red flags and warning signs common in procurement environments
• Reporting requirements for fraud in government agencies
• Emerging procurement‑fraud schemes and case studies from 2026

Learning Objectives

• Define government procurement fraud and identify common schemes used to misappropriate funds
• Recognize red flags and behavioral indicators that signal procurement fraud risk
• Apply prevention and detection methods to strengthen procurement controls and reduce fraud exposure
• Identify the creator of the fraud triangle theory and explain its relevance to procurement oversight
• Distinguish the type of corruption involving misuse of political office and how it manifests in procurement environments

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (Governmental) (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None