This section outlines policy and procedure pertaining to known or suspected misuse of University resources. University resources also include property entrusted to or managed by the University. Misuse of resources is a type of improper activity as defined in Section 380-17, Reporting of Improper Governmental Activities. Criteria used to determine whether certain activities or employee behavior constitutes misuse of resources include State and Federal laws and University policies and procedures.
Financial irregularity is an inappropriate financial transaction or activity.
B. Investigations of known or suspected misuse of University resources must be conducted in an orderly manner and one that will result in fair and equitable treatment of individuals involved. Information about known or suspected misuse may be disclosed within limits established by applicable law and University policy and to the extent necessary to conduct a thorough investigation and to allow for corrective management action. All matters pertaining to known or suspected misuse of University resources shall be treated in confidence. University employees responsible for conducting any phase of an investigation shall inform individuals they contact in the course of investigation that they should keep all information regarding the suspected misuse confidential. Any employees questioned in an investigation shall be bound by this confidentiality.