Fraud Forum
Event Details
| Registration | Register Online |
| Date | Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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| Time | 10:00am |
| Location |
Village of Mount Prospect 50 S Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Map and directions |
| Delivery Method | In Person |
| Contact | IGFOA info@igfoa.org |
Event Cost
| Type | Before 8/14/2026 |
|---|---|
| Members | $ 40.00 |
| Government / Partner Colleagues | $ 40.00 |
| Non-members | $ 50.00 |
Event Description
It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” you or your organization will be affected by fraud. Join us for this informative discussion to learn about:
- The latest fraud threats and tactics
- Efforts to combat fraud
- How financial crimes are investigated
The Fraud Forum, presented by the Professional Education Committee, takes a deeper look at fraud with practical insights and interactive case studies where you'll walk away with actionable information, meaningful connections, and more.
Agenda:
- 10:00 AM - Welcome and Introductions
- 10:05 AM - 10:55 AM - Deep Dive into Internal Controls and Fraud Topics
Anthony Cervini from Sikich and Michael Malatt from Baker Tilly - 10:55 AM - 11:10 AM - Break
- 11:10 AM -12:00 PM - Case Studies
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Panel Discussion: What to do if Fraud occurs at your Village/City
John Napolean (Mount Prospect Police Department, Investigator)
Margo Ely (IRMA, Executive Director)
Jennifer Paprocki (Fox Valley Park District, Executive Director)
Ray Olsen (Wintrust, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Fraud Management)
Mary O’Conner (Sikich, Partner, Forensic and Valuation Services)
Emily Bell (GMIS Illinois, Executive Director)
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Registrations are accepted on a first-in, first registered basis. Payments by check should be mailed in advance or made at time of registration by credit card.
IGFOA Members are those Public Sector and Partner or Associate individuals specifically listed in the IGFOA Membership Application or Renewal. IGFOA Government non-member rate applies to staff, appointed officials, and elected officials of a government with a current IGFOA membership. If you have questions about your membership, contact IGFOA at info@igfoa.org. The IGFOA reserves the right to apply the non-member fee to any individual or government that has not paid dues for the current year.
Cancellation of an event registration is subject to the following policy:
• No refunds will be given for cancellations the day of the event and no shows.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations five (5) business days or more prior to an event, refunds will be offset by a $20 cancellation fee.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations within five (5) business days of the training, refunds will be offset by a cancellation fee of 50% of the registration fee.
• A substitute attendee may be designated provided that the payment has been made and the IGFOA office has been notified in advance.
• Cancellation policy for chapter events may differ from this policy at the chapters’ discretion.
• A written request for a refund must be emailed to the IGFOA prior to the event.
By submitting this registration, the applicant agrees to the registration and cancellation policy above.
IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full. Should IGFOA cancel an event, cancellation notice will be sent to the email address provided by each registrant and prominently posted at the IGFOA website page announcing the event.
If you have questions about the cancellation and refund policy, your membership, or a complaint, please contact IGFOA at info@igfoa.org. The IGFOA reserves the right to apply the non-member fee to any individual or government that has not paid dues for the current year.