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Supply Chain Cybersecurity Incident Report

Summary

An internal audit revealed how a vendor email compromise led to a fraudulent EFT payment diversion, highlighting control gaps and delayed escalation by a former manager.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Addresses past EFT fraud losses of approximately $492,000, with $214,000 recovered.

✅Who benefits

City departments and taxpayers benefit from tightened financial controls, mandatory callback verifications, and planned tabletop training exercises.

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