The Houston ACFE invites you to join us for our Monthly virtual training!  We're moving back to the last Tuesday of the month.

Speaker:  Kamau C. Marable, CFE, CIG; Inspector General for the City of Detroit

Title: How Cities Keep Corrupt Contractors Out: Lessons from Detroit

Description: This session examines how fraud undermines the integrity of public institutions and municipal contracting. We will explore common fraud schemes, emerging risk patterns, and the operational vulnerabilities that allow misconduct to take root. Real case examples illustrate how investigative tools, oversight mechanisms, and debarment actions can disrupt fraudulent activity and protect public resources. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how strong controls and accountability systems reduce fraud exposure.

Bio: Kamau C. Marable is the Inspector General for the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG), appointed by the Detroit City Council in August 2024 for a six‑year term. With nearly 30 years of experience in government, consulting, and management, he is recognized for his leadership, analytical expertise, and commitment to integrity in public service.

As Inspector General, he oversees investigations, audits, and administrative operations aimed at preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in municipal government. Under his leadership, the OIG has closed hundreds of investigations, secured millions in restitution, and debarred numerous contractors and individuals engaged in misconduct.

Mr. Marable previously served in both the executive and legislative branches of Detroit government, including roles under former Mayor Dave Bing and former Council President Gil Hill, and he founded Urban Consulting Group, L.L.C. His public service career began in the district office of Congressman John Lewis, where he managed high‑priority constituent matters.

He holds a Master of Arts in Political and Public Communication from Wayne State University, a Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Michigan, and is a Certified Inspector General (CIG) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Inspectors General (AIG).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Analyze the legal and historical context for the Debarment Ordinance's creation.
• Identify the Office of Inspector General's exclusive role in contractor debarment.
• Evaluate how ordinance (law) determines and dictates severity and scope of debarment penalties.

Prerequisites: Not Applicable

Agenda:

11:50 am ZOOM OPENS

11:55 am - ACFE BOARD REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION

12:00 - 1:00 PRESENTATION BEGINS

Recommended CPE hours: 1.0 credits

Event Policies

In order to receive CPE credit for this presentation, the attendee must attend for 50 minutes and answer three poll questions randomly presented during the event.

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Additional Information:

Delivery Method:  Group Internet Based

NASBA Sponsor No.  125230

The Houston Area Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

For concerns regarding course offerings, certifications or complaints, please contact Sasha Gartman, Training Director, Houston ACFE at events@houstonacfe.org.