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EThicsPoint. Kara Kearney-Saylor, CIA, CRMA Director of Internal Audit. What is EthicsPoint ?.
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EThicsPoint Kara Kearney-Saylor, CIA, CRMA Director of Internal Audit
What is EthicsPoint? EthicsPoint is a comprehensive and confidential tool that provides anonymous reporting to assist management and employees in working together to address fraud, abuse and other misconduct in the workplace.
Does UB really need a confidential reporting hotline? …..each campus is required to establish a mechanism (fraud hotline) such as a toll free number, e-mail address, or facsimile number that individuals can use to report suspected and detected fraud and irregularities. The fraud hotline must be readily accessible and provide the option of reporting anonymously. SUNY POLICY
Do other schools use EthicsPoint? YES! The Regents of the University of California Oregon University System University of Colorado System University of Minnesota System Board of Regents, State of Iowa Texas Tech University System Brigham Young University System Utah System of Higher Education Texas State Technical College System Texas State University System Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Colorado Community College System Texas A&M University System New Jersey University System Regional University System of Oklahoma University of Hawaii System University of Alaska System University of Kansas System Louisiana State University System Boston University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Suffolk University ANY MANY OTHERS…..
How does EthicsPoint benefit UB? • Compliance with SUNY policy • Knowing about misconduct sooner and lessening the duration • Understanding deeper issues or patterns • Better communication with anonymous reporter(s) • Avoid violations and legal battles • Save money (reduce fraud, limit fines) • Providing a resource or outlet for staff, faculty, and students when they do not know where to turn
***Data derived from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Report to the Nations 2014