Chattanooga State Community College is committed to the responsible stewardship of resources. State law requires all public institutions of higher education provide a means by which students, employees, or others may report suspected or known improper or dishonest acts (T.C.A. 49-14-103(a). Whether you are part of departmental management, a faculty or staff member a student, or an interested citizen, we encourage you to report known or suspected fraud, waste, or abuse by employees, outside contractors, or vendors (T.C.A. 8-50-116).
When Internal Audit receives allegations of dishonesty or other irregularity by an employee, outside contractor, or vendor, the Internal Audit Office is required to conduct an investigation.
Actions to Report
Activities such as the following, either known or suspected, should be reported:
- Theft or misappropriation of funds, supplies, property, or other institutional resources
- Forgery or alteration of documents
- Unauthorized alteration or manipulation of computer files
- Improper and wasteful activity
- Falsification of reports to management or external agencies
- Pursuit of a benefit or advantage in violation of the Board’s conflicts of interest policy
- Authorization or receipt of compensation for hours not worked
Please see the Fraud Policy for more information in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.