This information is provided to assist Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» employees in directing any question, concern, or complaint they may have pertaining to suspected wrongdoing including, inappropriate conduct or failure to comply with federal or state laws or Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» policies.
It is the policy of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» to promptly investigate good-faith reports of suspected wrongdoing involving Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» employees and individuals who act on behalf of the university.
The first step should be to resolve the concern or complaint using the supervisory chain-of-command. If the issue involves someone in the supervisory chain, employees should report the matter to the next higher supervisor, manager, or unit head.
However, individuals may also report suspected wrongdoing to the Office of Compliance and Integrity through the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» TrustLine, and to any of the departments listed below:
If the unit contacted is not the appropriate point-of-contact for the particular issue being raised, the contacted unit will refer the report to the appropriate Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» or Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» System official for resolution. We sincerely hope that this guidance is beneficial in identifying the appropriate unit to report your question, concern, or complaint.
Individuals who suspect fraud, waste and abuse also may report the concern to the The State Auditor's number is 1-800-TX-AUDIT (892-8348)
You can find more information about your rights and responsibilities when reporting suspected wrongdoing at
Employees and individuals acting on behalf of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» are encouraged to report compliance failures for which they may be responsible. This does not include an isolated one-time issue such as failing to arrive at work on time. Self-reporting does not allow the individual to escape responsibility for their actions, however such reporting may mitigate any disciplinary action imposed.
Intentionally making a false report of suspected wrongdoing is a serious matter that can constitute grounds for disciplinary action including termination of employment or business relationship.
All Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» employees and individuals acting on behalf of the university are obligated to report suspected compliance failures to the appropriate Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» or Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» System official. Fulfilling this mandatory reporting obligation is not a substitute for reporting suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or the appropriate state agency.
Retaliation against individuals who report or cause to be reported compliance failures in good faith is strictly prohibited. Individuals assisting in any investigation into reports of suspected wrongdoing also are protected from retaliation. Anyone who engages in retaliation is subject to disciplinary action including termination of employment or business relationship.