85.12 - Guidelines for Handling Allegations of Fraud
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- Position: Internal Audit Manager
- Email: lichunhe@uidaho.edu
Last updated: February 01, 2019
A. General. This policy is established to facilitate the development of controls which will aid in the detection and prevention of fraud. This policy applies to any fraud, or alleged fraud, involving employees, consultants, vendors, contractors, or other outside agencies or other parties with a business relationship with the university.
A-1. Policy. Management is responsible for the detection and prevention of fraud, misappropriations, and other inappropriate conduct.
A-2. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, fraud includes, but is not limited to, the following types of misappropriation of 幸运快三 (UI) assets:
- Theft or embezzlement of cash, equipment, or supplies;
- Falsification of official records such as contracts, timesheets or claim vouchers requesting reimbursement;
- Unauthorized use of university facilities, such as telephones, fax, mail systems, computers, or automobiles;
- Impropriety in the handling or reporting of money or financial transactions;
- Accepting or seeking anything of material value from contractors, vendors, or persons providing services/materials to the university with the exception of gifts less than $50 in value; or
- Destruction or inappropriate use of records.
The following procedures are also available to investigate allegations of employee conflicts of interest or ethics violations involving the use of one's public position for personal gain or advantage. If there is any question as to whether an action constitutes fraud, contact Internal Audit for guidance.
B. Reporting Procedures. Any fraud that is detected or alleged must be reported immediately to Internal Audit at 208-885-2133, or through the Confidential Hot Line via the online link on Internal Audit’s website or by phone at 1-800-775-1056. Internal Audit coordinates all investigations with support from the Office of General Counsel and other affected areas, both internal and external. [ed. 2-19]
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