Fraud examiners understand that investing in fraud prevention and deterrence, along with resources to help investigate fraud, is pivotal for organizations of any size. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, fraudsters pounced on new opportunities created by the changing economic and working environments. However, along with an increase in fraud, many anti-fraud professionals saw their organizations cutting back on budgets during this time due to the shifting economy. If convincing their C-suite to invest in anti-fraud resources was difficult before, the pandemic likely made that task even more challenging.
https://www.fraudconferencenews.com/home/2021/7/5/advice-from-the-c-suite-stay-skeptical