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FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
An ethics helpline has been established at
Fayetteville State University to provide a confidential means for
individuals to report, in good faith, ethical, regulatory or legal
compliance concerns. The helpline is to be used when other
resolution channels have been ineffective or the caller wishes to
remain anonymous. The number to the ethics helpline is
(910) 672-1400, and is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The policy below provides detailed information on
the purpose of the ethics helpline and how it should be used. For
questions regarding the policy, please contact the Office of Legal
Affairs at 672-1141. For questions regarding the helpline, please
contact the Office of the Internal Auditor at 672-2102.
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
ETHICS HELPLINE
Authority:
Issued by
the Chancellor. Changes or exceptions to administrative
policies issued by the Chancellor may only be made by
the Chancellor.
Category:
General
University Policies
Applies to:
●Administrators
●Faculty
●Staff
●Students
History:
Approved – November 5,
2007
First Issued – November 6, 2007
Related Policies:
North
Carolina Whistleblower Act (NCGS § 126-84 through §
126-88)
Contact for Info:
Office of
Internal Audit (910) 672-2102
I. PURPOSE
Fayetteville State University, in accordance
with State law, encourages its employees to report to their
supervisor, department head, or other appropriate authority,
evidence of activity by a State agency or State employee
constituting:
A. A violation of State or federal law, rule or
regulation;
B. A violation of a UNC or FSU policy or
procedure;
C. Fraud;
D. Misappropriation of State resources;
E. Substantial and specific danger to the public
health and safety; or
F. Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of
monies, or gross abuse of authority.
The university has established an ethics
helpline to provide a confidential means for Fayetteville State
University employees to report instances of suspected
non-compliance outside the normal chain of command in a manner
that preserves confidentiality and assures non-retaliation.
Although direct discussion with the employee’s supervisor,
department head, or other appropriate authority is preferable,
in some instances, employees may feel the need for a more
confidential, sometimes anonymous method to express good faith
concerns about non-compliance.
II. ETHICS HELPLINE
The number for the ethics helpline is
910-672-1400. The helpline telephone is open 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.
III. CONFIDENTIALITY
Employees who call the ethics helpline may
remain anonymous. If an employee requests anonymity, no attempt
will be made to identify the employee. Information provided by
the employee will be treated as confidential and privileged to
the extent permitted by applicable law.
IV. COMPLAINTS
The ethics helpline is not intended for
employee grievances, such as complaints concerning working
conditions, performance evaluations, hours of work, wages, or
merit raises. Employees with complaints which do not fall within
Section I are advised to pursue normal administrative grievance
procedures.
V. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES
Reports made to the ethics helpline will be
made available to specific individuals at the university who
have been charged with evaluating and investigating the
complaints received through the helpline. These individuals
understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and
investigating reports as appropriate. All helpline ethics issues
will be resolved as quickly as possible.
VI. RETALIATION and FALSE CLAIMS
State law prohibits retaliation against an
employee who reports any activity described in Section I above
unless the State employee knows or has reason to believe that
the report is inaccurate. Employees who intentionally and
maliciously use the helpline to make false allegations will be
subject to disciplinary action.
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