Report a Financial Concern

Misconduct related to financial reporting or accounting practices, such as:

• Intentional misstatement of revenues, expenses, or assets.
• Non-compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Improper classification of expenditures to bypass financial controls.
• Concealing liabilities or expenses to misrepresent financial health.
• Significant weaknesses in internal controls.

Tampering with official records to gain personal or professional advantages, including:

• Altering invoices, contracts, or purchase orders.
• Fabricating expense reports or travel reimbursement claims.
• Submitting falsified financial aid documents.

Deceptive practices to obtain an unfair advantage or financial benefit, such as:

• Submitting false claims for payment or reimbursement.
• Forging signatures on checks or other financial instruments.
• Diverting funds intended for University programs or projects.

Violations related to funding agreements, such as:

• Misusing grant funds for unauthorized purposes.
• Inflating costs in proposals or reports to funding agencies.
• Failing to comply with grant terms and requirements or deliverables.

Situations where personal interests interfere with professional responsibilities, including:

• Steering contracts or purchases to businesses owned by relatives or friends.
• Receiving personal benefits from vendors or contractors in exchange for preferential treatment.
• Participating in decisions where there is a financial or personal conflict.

Taking or misappropriating University funds, property, or other assets, such as:

• Misusing procurement cards or travel cards for personal expenses.
• Skimming cash from University accounts or events.
• Stealing office supplies, equipment, or other University property.

Inefficient or unauthorized use of institutional resources, including:

• Excessive personal use of University-provided phones, vehicles, or equipment.
• Making unnecessary purchases or expenditures with departmental funds.
• Exceeding University policy thresholds without proper authorization.
• Unauthorized use of University facilities for personal or non-University purposes.

Violations of gift policies, including:

• Accepting cash, checks, or items of significant value from vendors or contractors.
• Offering gifts to influence a contract or decision.
• Soliciting gifts for personal gain.

Failure to adhere to University policies or regulatory requirements, such as:

• Violating procurement, travel, or reimbursement policies.
• Ignoring mandatory financial reporting deadlines.
• Circumventing competitive bidding processes for purchases.