Garbine, an internal auditor for XYZ, examined purchases made for the previous year. Garbine found that several contracts were awarded to the same vendor despite several bids coming in with more favorable terms. Upon questioning those in the purchasing department, Garbine learned that Amanda always handled the contracts with that vendor and seems to have received gifts from the vendor. What kind of corruption may be between Amanda and the vendor?

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Amanda receiving gifts from the vendor suggests illegal gratuities, where a vendor gives something of value to influence the decision-making process.

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