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Policy No.: '''8018'''<br /> | Policy No.: '''8018'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''DRAFT'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''DRAFT'''<br /> | ||
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<big>'''Reporting Suspected University-Related Misconduct and Prohibition Against Retaliation | <big>'''Reporting Suspected University-Related Misconduct and Prohibition Against Retaliation | ||
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The University of Nebraska places a high value on its ability and commitment to conduct its affairs ethically and in compliance with the law. The University encourages individuals to make good-faith reports of suspected University-related misconduct. Under this policy, misconduct includes a violation of the law or University policies or procedures and may occur on or off campus. Retaliation in response to such reports is prohibited and is a violation of University policy. <br /> | The University of Nebraska places a high value on its ability and commitment to conduct its affairs ethically and in compliance with the law. The University encourages individuals to make good-faith reports of suspected University-related misconduct. Under this policy, misconduct includes a violation of the law or University policies or procedures and may occur on or off campus. Retaliation in response to such reports is prohibited and is a violation of University policy. <br /> | ||
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Individuals (including groups) wishing to report suspected University-related misconduct may use the University online reporting system/hotline (hotline). Reports made on the hotline will be directed to a designated University official. The University of Nebraska hotline is available for online reporting at | Individuals (including groups) wishing to report suspected University-related misconduct may use the University online reporting system/hotline (hotline). Reports made on the hotline will be directed to a designated University official. The University of Nebraska hotline is available for online reporting at https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52126/index.html or by phone at 844-348-9584. Individuals may also report suspected University-related misconduct to the UNMC Compliance Office at 402-559-9576 or 402-559-6767.<br /> | ||
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Reports of suspected misconduct may be made anonymously. Reports and the related investigations will be kept confidential to the extent possible under law and consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation and take corrective action. | Reports of suspected misconduct may be made anonymously. Reports and the related investigations will be kept confidential to the extent possible under law and consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation and take corrective action. | ||
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===Rights under the Nebraska State Effectiveness Act=== | ===Rights under the Nebraska State Effectiveness Act=== | ||
The Nebraska State Effectiveness Act seeks to encourage employee whistleblowing activities by providing some legal protections for state employees who disclose information about wrongdoing in state government to the Nebraska Public Counsel, also referred to as the Ombudsman's Office, or to an elected state official. Employees who believe they have information about any violation of law, gross mismanagement or gross waste of funds, or any situation that creates a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, may report that information to the Public Counsel or to an elected state official. | The Nebraska State Effectiveness Act seeks to encourage employee whistleblowing activities by providing some legal protections for state employees who disclose information about wrongdoing in state government to the Nebraska Public Counsel, also referred to as the Ombudsman's Office, or to an elected state official. Employees who believe they have information about any violation of law, gross mismanagement or gross waste of funds, or any situation that creates a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, may report that information to the Public Counsel or to an elected state official. | ||
===Rights under Federal Grants | ===Rights under Federal Grants and Contracts=== | ||
Additionally, employees of contractors, grantees, subcontractors, and subgrantees, when working on Federal grants and contracts in connection with the University of Nebraska, have certain whistleblower rights and remedies afforded by statute, including but not limited to 41 U.S.C. § 4712 (Enhancement of Contractor Protection from Reprisal for Disclosure of Certain Information). Accordingly, all such contractors, grantees, subcontractors, and subgrantees are required to comply with all applicable laws. | Additionally, employees of contractors, grantees, subcontractors, and subgrantees, when working on Federal grants and contracts in connection with the University of Nebraska, have certain whistleblower rights and remedies afforded by statute, including but not limited to 41 U.S.C. § 4712 (Enhancement of Contractor Protection from Reprisal for Disclosure of Certain Information). Accordingly, all such contractors, grantees, subcontractors, and subgrantees are required to comply with all applicable laws. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*[mailto:sarah.glodencarlson@unmc.edu Chief Compliance Officer] | *[mailto:sarah.glodencarlson@unmc.edu Chief Compliance Officer], 402-559-9576 | ||
*UNMC Compliance Office 402-559-6767 | *UNMC Compliance Office, 402-559-6767 | ||
*[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/divisions/ombud.php The State Ombudsman's Office] | *[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/divisions/ombud.php The State Ombudsman's Office] | ||
*University of Nebraska: Reporting Fraud: | *University of Nebraska: Reporting Fraud: | ||
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:*http://nebraskalegislature.gov/divisions/ombud-whistle.php | :*http://nebraskalegislature.gov/divisions/ombud-whistle.php | ||
:*http://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/ombudsman/lb475_rights.pdf | :*http://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/ombudsman/lb475_rights.pdf | ||
This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | ||