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Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse

Fraud Hotline

To report allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse, please click here:   . Your reports can be submitted anonymously.  

You may report suspected fraud, waste or abuse by 
You may also use a toll free number to make reports at 844.916.2758.

Anonymous Reporting Form

An online reporting form is to provide a mechanism to ask questions and to provide information about a concern that you may have regarding ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ activities.
When you submit information using the form below, you are encouraged to provide as much detailed information as possible. Include names, titles, and departments of the people involved, alleged actions, specific concerns, specific fund and account information, when the situation took place, etc. If you wish you may also state your name and telephone number (optional). Your information will be handled confidentially and discreetly as possible. However, filing anonymous reports may limit our ability to investigate the allegations therein.  The ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ prohibits retaliation against anyone who submits a good faith report of fraud or waste.



Note: If you are witnessing a crime in progress, immediately call ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Police at 570-941-7777 (extension 7777 on campus) or 911.

All reports made will be reviewed and taken seriously. 

Purpose of Fraud Policy

The ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ's policy on fraud is intended to protect the assets and interests of the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ, help ensure compliance with ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ policies and government laws and regulations, and provide a proactive and coordinated approach toward resolution of fraud at the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ.

Policy on Fraud

The ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ may investigate any reported fraudulent or misuse of ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ resources or property, as well as any reported violations of ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ policies or government laws and regulations.

Any individual found to have engaged in fraudulent conduct, as defined in this policy, is subject to disciplinary action by the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ, which may include dismissal or expulsion, as well as prosecution by appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Definition of Fraud

For purposes of this policy fraud generally involves a willful or deliberate act or failure to act with the intention of obtaining an unauthorized benefit. Such acts include, but are not limited to:
  1. Making or altering documents or computer files with the intent to defraud.
  2. Purposely reporting inaccurate financial information.
  3. Misappropriation or misuse of ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ resources, such as funds, supplies or other assets.
  4. Improper handling or reporting of money transactions.
  5. Authorizing or receiving compensation for goods not received or services not performed.
  6. Authorizing or receiving compensation for hours not worked.
  7. Knowingly submitting false information in order to receive a benefit from the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ.
  8. Accepting bribes or kickbacks from vendors or other parties in exchange for ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ business or other benefits.
  9. Creating or allowing inappropriate conflict of interest conditions to exist.
It is a violation of this policy for any ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ employee or student to make a groundless allegation of fraudulent conduct that is made with reckless disregard for truth and that is intended to be disruptive or cause harm to another individual or individuals.

Responsibility for Fraud

It is the responsibility of all ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ employees to report suspected fraud and waste. Whenever such conditions exist, the integrity and financial well being of the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ may be damaged. As concerned and caring citizens of the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Community you are encouraged to report all known or suspected fraud and waste.
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