Campus Audit - Reporting an Improper Activity

Improper activities include a broad range of fraud, abuse, mismanagement, waste, misconduct, non-compliance and other wrongdoing. Anyone within the university who has reasonable suspicions is responsible for reporting their concerns to the university.

The university is committed to institutional integrity, accountability, and compliance with the law. The university believes in doing the right thing. If you are aware of practices that are not consistent with these values, it is only through communication of your concerns or questions that the university can address them and make it right.

We encourage individuals within the university community to initially discuss concerns with their supervisor. Employees are encouraged to report suspected wrongdoing such as fraud, theft, uncorrected accounting errors, or other violations of university policies, federal, state or local laws to their supervisor or a higher level departmental manager.

However, in cases where this does not resolve the situation or the suspected wrong-doing may involve an employee's supervisor, contact the appropriate office as noted below.

Please note that disputes with supervisors, such as disagreements regarding performance evaluations or merit increases are not considered compliance issues. This type of concern should be addressed through normal department channels, beginning with a conversation with your supervisor. If that does not resolve the issue, contact Human Resources.

REPORTING CONTACTS

There are several offices on campus that have been charged with the responsibility of conducting investigations based on their expertise and areas of responsibility. Offices at the university with responsibility for specialized investigations include:

Police Services

24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS

9-911 THREATS TO LIFE, HEALTH OR PROPERTY

334-COPS POLICE DISPATCH

327-5040 Urgent events involving lab, materials, or environmental release

Campus Audit

Issues of financial misconduct, fraud or embezzlement.

See anonymous reporting form or contact:

Joan Tarver , CPA
Campus Audit
Telephone: 784-1264
Ross Hall, Room 102D
email: jtarver@unr.edu

Rhonda Dome
Campus Audit
Telephone: 784-4297
Ross Hall, Room 101
email: rhondad@unr.edu

Renee Reed, CPA
Campus Audit
Telephone: 784-3573
Ross Hall, Room 107B
email: rmreed@unr.edu

Linda Myers
Campus Audit
Telephone: 682-6299
Ross Hall, Room 107C
email: lindam@unr.edu

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office

Issues regarding discrimination, equal employment opportunity, individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era and disabled veterans, sexual harassment and retaliation.

See “Affirmative Action Policies and Grievance Procedures” at http://www.unr.edu/vpaf/hr/affaction/policies_procedures.html or contact:

Dr. John Burnett
Director, Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action
Phone: (775) 784-1547
Fax: (775) 784-1972
email: jaburn@unr.edu


Vice President for Research

Under section 6,515 of the University Administrative Manual, reports of allegations of scientific misconduct must be filed with the Associate Vice President for Research. Allegations must be in writing and must contain the elements of information as required in NSHE Code 6.8.1.

Dr. Mark Brenner
Vice President for Research
Phone: 775-327-2363
Ross Hall, Room 201
E-mail: Dr. Mark Brenner: mbrenner@unr.edu