Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Auditor
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Michael Post
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 190057
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Navex Global, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Navex Global, Inc. for fraud, waste and abuse hotline for Harris County for the period of August 27, 2026 - August 26, 2027 at a cost of $44,324 (190057), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 1, 2020, the County Auditor's confidential Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) hotline (www.harriscounty.ethicspoint.com) was established to allow employees, vendors, grant applicants, and the general public to anonymously report allegations of fraud, waste & abuse of County funds, resources, and projects. All allegations are reviewed by the County Auditor's Office Internal Audit Division (Internal Audit) and when warranted, investigated by the appropriate agency.
Expected Impact:
Continued availability of confidential reporting services that support accountability, transparency, compliance, and investigative functions
Alternative Options:
No alternative option is recommended at this time as continuity of service and existing case management history are important for operational consistency. Discontinuation of the service could negatively impact anonymous reporting capabilities
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal...
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