Fraud
Fraud generally involves a willful or deliberate act with the intention of obtaining an unauthorized benefit, such as money or property, by deception or other unethical means. All fraudulent acts are included under this policy and include such things as:
- Embezzlement, misappropriation or other financial irregularities
- Forgery or alteration of documents (checks, time sheets, contractor agreements, purchase orders, other financial documents, electronic files)
- Improprieties in the handling or reporting of money or financial transactions
- Authorizing or receiving payment for goods not received or services not performed
- Authorizing or receiving payments for hours not worked
Anyone who believes fraud has occurred should report such incident to:
- The Vice President of Finance & Planning (dial x2055)
- The Director of Budget and Accounting (dial x2752)
- The Department of Safety (dial x6565)
Anonymous Reporting
The Department of Safety maintains a "silent witness" feature (Anonymous Report form) which allows students or employees to report crimes without providing their names or other identifying information. The information provided is received by the Director of Safety and the Assistant Directors of Safety. Upon receipt, all information is thoroughly investigated to the best of the department’s ability, based on information received. Information sent through this site, while checked on a regular basis, is not monitored 24 hours a day. Therefore, the Silent Witness form SHOULD NOT be used for emergencies that require immediate response or those that are life threatening in nature.