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POLICY NO: '''6055'''<br /> | POLICY NO: '''6055'''<br /> | ||
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<big>'''Fraud Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Fraud Policy'''</big> | ||
=== | === Basis for Policy === | ||
This policy is established to protect the assets and interests of the [http://www.unmc.edu University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC), to increase overall fraud awareness, and to ensure a coordinated approach toward resolution of fraud.<br /> | This policy is established to protect the assets and interests of the [http://www.unmc.edu University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC), to increase overall fraud awareness, and to ensure a coordinated approach toward resolution of fraud.<br /> | ||
=== | === Policy === | ||
Fraud in any form will not be tolerated.<br /> | Fraud in any form will not be tolerated.<br /> | ||
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It shall also be a violation of this policy for any UNMC employee to make a baseless allegation of fraudulent conduct that is made with reckless disregard for truth and that is intended to be disruptive or to cause harm to another individual or individuals or to UNMC.<br /> | It shall also be a violation of this policy for any UNMC employee to make a baseless allegation of fraudulent conduct that is made with reckless disregard for truth and that is intended to be disruptive or to cause harm to another individual or individuals or to UNMC.<br /> | ||
=== | === Definitions === | ||
Fraud and related misconduct prohibited by this policy generally involves a willful or deliberate act or failure to 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, but are not limited to, such things as:<br /> | Fraud and related misconduct prohibited by this policy generally involves a willful or deliberate act or failure to 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, but are not limited to, such things as:<br /> | ||
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* Unauthorized use of UNMC logos or trademarks<br /> | * Unauthorized use of UNMC logos or trademarks<br /> | ||
=== | === Responsibilities === | ||
UNMC administrators and all levels of management are responsible for preventing and detecting instances of fraud and related misconduct and for establishing and maintaining proper internal controls that provide security and accountability for the resources entrusted to them. Administrators are also expected to recognize risks and exposures inherent in their area of responsibility, and be aware of indications of fraud and related misconduct. Responses to such allegations or indicators should be consistent. Management should contact [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/fincompliance/ Financial Controls and Compliance] as soon as a fraud is detected or suspected.<br /> | UNMC administrators and all levels of management are responsible for preventing and detecting instances of fraud and related misconduct and for establishing and maintaining proper internal controls that provide security and accountability for the resources entrusted to them. Administrators are also expected to recognize risks and exposures inherent in their area of responsibility, and be aware of indications of fraud and related misconduct. Responses to such allegations or indicators should be consistent. Management should contact [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/fincompliance/ Financial Controls and Compliance] as soon as a fraud is detected or suspected.<br /> | ||