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Policy No.: '''6055'''<br /> | Policy No.: '''6055'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''08/21/00'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''08/21/00'''<br /> | ||
Revised Date: '''08/ | Revised Date: '''08/17/15'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''07/29/15'''<br /> | ||
<big>'''Fraud Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Fraud Policy'''</big> | ||
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*Unauthorized use of UNMC logos or trademarks | *Unauthorized use of UNMC logos or trademarks | ||
== Responsibilities == | == 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 | 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 the Director of Internal Audit or the Compliance Officer as soon as a fraud is detected or suspected.<br /> | ||
Employees who know or suspect that other UNMC employees are engaged in theft, fraud, embezzlement, fiscal misconduct or violation of UNMC financial policies, have a responsibility to report it to their supervisor, appropriate administrator or | Employees who know or suspect that other UNMC employees are engaged in theft, fraud, embezzlement, fiscal misconduct or violation of UNMC financial policies, have a responsibility to report it to their supervisor, appropriate administrator ,Director of Internal Audit, or the Compliance Officer. Employees should not confront the individual under suspicion or initiate investigations on their own, as such actions could compromise any ensuing investigation by Director of Internal Audit or the Compliance Officer. All employees are to cooperate fully with those performing an investigation pursuant to this policy.<br /> | ||
The Director of Internal Audit or the Compliance Officer will coordinate the investigation and resolution of reported fraudulent activities with appropriate UNMC management and departments (e.g., Campus Security, Human Resources, Risk Management) and external law enforcement officials/agencies as appropriate in accordance with the following guidelines: | |||
*During all aspects of any investigation, the Constitutional rights of all persons are to be observed. | *During all aspects of any investigation, the Constitutional rights of all persons are to be observed. | ||
*All investigations will be conducted in the strictest of confidence. The name or names of those communicating information about fraudulent activity and the name or names of those suspected of fraudulent activity will be revealed only if required in conjunction with legal action. | *All investigations will be conducted in the strictest of confidence. The name or names of those communicating information about fraudulent activity and the name or names of those suspected of fraudulent activity will be revealed only if required in conjunction with legal action. | ||
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*Risk Management will initiate appropriate action if the loss exceeds the deductible limits established for insurance coverage. | *Risk Management will initiate appropriate action if the loss exceeds the deductible limits established for insurance coverage. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*Contact [mailto: | *Contact the [mailto:barb.brey@unmc.edu Director, Internal Audit], 402-559-5824 | ||
*Contact the [mailto: | *Contact the [mailto:tscrogin@unmc.edu Compliance Officer], 402-559-7479 | ||
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