Personal phone calls that result in a charge to the University are prohibited. The misuse of university telephones is a violation of university policies and will result in reimbursement, disciplinary action, and possible termination. Budget Unit Directors are reminded of their responsibility to inspect their monthly telephone reports and to sign and date them each month to indicate they have surveyed the reports.
Reports are to be retained for two fiscal years, for audit purposes.
If a call was for university business, no additional follow-up is required. If a call was for personal reasons, notify the Vice President of the area and the Vice President will in turn notify the University Auditor, who will pursue the matter under appropriate state statutes. If an investigation reveals that a call was for university business, the Budget Unit Director will be so notified.