When Auditing the Award of a Major Contract, Which of the Following

question 96

Multiple Choice

When auditing the award of a major contract, which of the following should an internal auditor suspect as a red flag for a bidding fraud scheme? 1. Subsequent change orders increase requirements for low-bid items. 2. Material contract requirements are different on the actual contract than on the request for bids. 3. A high percentage of employees are charged to indirect accounts. 4. Losing bidders are hired as subcontractors.

• A) 1 only
• B) 2 only
• C) 1 and 3.
• D) 2 and 4.

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