CurbyMcLintock was engaged to investigate allegations that a contractor engaged across multiple government departments was simultaneously claiming salaries from several agencies without disclosing secondary employment arrangements. Concerns were raised that the individual had been working for different departments concurrently, resulting in significant financial loss to the government.
The investigation required extensive witness interviews, including departmental supervisors, colleagues, and key administrative personnel. A formal interview was also conducted with the respondent, during which inconsistencies in their explanations highlighted further concerns regarding undeclared employment and potential fraud.
Digital forensic analysis formed a critical component of the inquiry. CurbyMcLintock’s forensic specialists undertook the acquisition, preservation and analysis of relevant electronic material, including work-issued devices, email records, timesheet submissions, access logs and other digital artefacts. This evidence was used to corroborate timelines, validate work patterns and identify activity that supported the allegations of concurrent employment.
The investigation concluded that the contractor had knowingly failed to declare secondary employment, engaged in overlapping work across multiple government departments and had dishonestly obtained government funds. Detailed findings were provided to support disciplinary, contractual and potential referral pathways available to the relevant agencies.
