When an anonymous report enters the corporate intake system, the fraud risk unit must execute a formal triage process to evaluate the credibility, severity, and operational scope of the allegation before deploying full investigation resources.
[Tip Capture Log] ──► Run Core Credibility Filter Scan ──► Case Action Decision
The triage framework evaluates incoming reports against four key criteria:
- Specificity of Information: Assessing whether the submission includes actionable details—such as transaction references, named dates, specific system names, and employee identities—or consists of vague complaints.
- Financial and Regulatory Exposure: Estimating the potential loss impact or statutory penalty exposure to determine the appropriate escalation path.
- Involvement of Senior Management: If the report implicates senior executive leadership, the triage protocol bypasses standard executive channels and routes the file directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
- Corroborating System Indicators: Checking data platforms (such as access logs or exception trends) to determine if system data supports the whistleblower’s claims before contacting the impacted business unit.