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Fraud, Waste, & Abuse

Fraud, Waste & Abuse

Hotline – 1-800-232-5454

Online – Click here to report online

Fraud – An intentional deception that violates a law or the public trust for personal benefit or the benefit of others.
Waste – Behavior involving the extravagant, careless, or needless use of government funds, property, and/or personnel.
Abuse – Behavior involving the use of government funds or properly that a prudent person would not consider reasonable and necessary business practice given the facts and circumstances.

Since October 1983, the Comptroller of the Treasury has provided a toll-free hotline for reporting fraud, waste and abuse of government funds and property. Periodicals throughout Tennessee publish information to alert citizens to the hotline and to encourage them to report wasteful, inefficient or fraudulent activities. In addition, all state agencies, as well as those agencies receiving community grant funds, are required to call attention to the hotline by displaying in a prominent place signs with the following language:

If you observe a city board member or employee engaging in any activity which you consider to be illegal, improper or wasteful, please call the State Comptroller’s Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-232-5454.

Suspected fraud, waste, or abuse can be reported by phone or online. Examples of reportable incidents include, but are not limited to:

• Theft of Money/Equipment/Services
• Fraud or Misuse of Grant Funds
• Personal Use of City Assets
• Corruption or Official Misconduct
• Personal Business on City Time
• Payroll Fraud
• Waste or Abuse of City Resources
• Purchasing Fraud
• Falsification of Documents or Reports
• Accepting or Soliciting Bribes

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Garbage routes are delayed this morning, February 20. There will be no trash/yardwaste routes run today.
Once road conditions improve, service will run. If your garbage cart does not get picked up today, please leave it at the road and it will get picked up tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.
Pay Your Bills Online

Paying your utility, miscellaneous receivables bill or building permits payment has never been easier! Click the link below to be directed to Click2Gov, the online payment system that allows users to view their account and pay with a credit or debit card through the secure website.

Pay your red light citation bill online by clicking the button below. You will be redirected to the payment page.

 

Pay Water (Utility) Bill
Pay Red Light Citation
Pay City Court Citation
Pay Other Receivables
Online Tax Payments
Building Permit Payments

Report Non-Emergency

To report a non-emergency, please use the new ConnectKingsport app.


 
ConnectKingsport is the app for everything Kingsport! From potholes and damaged street signs to other local issues that need attention, ConnectKingsport makes reporting an issue easier than ever. This app uses GPS to recognize your location and gives you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from. The app also allows you to upload pictures or videos to accompany your request. Residents can track the status of reports they or other members of the community have submitted until the issue is resolved.

You can also use the app to find information about the City of Kingsport with links to the city website, animal services, ongoing events and more. Download the free app today to be a part of making Kingsport a great place to live, work and play!

To download the free app, please search for it on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. You can also use the online portal below.


Please note that the use of ConnectKingsport is intended for the reporting of non-emergency issues only. If you need immediate Police or Fire response, please call 911.

 

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