What Should I Report? - Audit and Compliance

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To your supervisor or department head
To an official at your campus or institute
To Human Resources: 1-888-444-8847
To campus hotlines
Directly to Audit and Compliance

The following are examples of acts that should be reported.

Fraud

Theft or misappropriation of funds, supplies, property, or other University resources
Forgery or alteration of documents
Unauthorized alteration or manipulation of computer files
Falsification of reports to management or external agencies
Authorizing or receiving compensation for hours not worked

Waste

Excessive or unnecessary purchases, e.g., supplies or equipment purchased that are not used in a timely fashion
Wasteful or unnecessary use of University resources, e.g., extravagant travel or entertainment expenses

Abuse

Pursuit of a benefit or advantage in violation of the University’s Conflicts of Interest and Commitment policy, GE0002 (formerly FI0125)
Using University equipment for personal gain
Directing subordinates to do work that is not related to University work, e.g., requiring subordinates to do personal tasks

Compliance

Violations of any federal, state or local regulations, e.g., safety regulations, HIPAA privacy rules
Violations of the University’s fiscal policies
Any form of retaliation for reporting

Think Before You Speak

Employees who report acts to the compliance hotline must have a reasonable, good faith basis to make the report.