The University of California has a responsibility
for the stewardship of its resources and the public and private
support that enables it to pursue its mission. UC is committed to
compliance with the laws and regulations to which it is subject
and to promulgating University policies and procedures to interpret
and apply these laws and regulations in the University setting.
Laws, regulations, policies and procedures strengthen and promote
ethical practices and ethical treatment of the members of the University
community and those who conduct business with the University.
UC’s internal controls and operating procedures
are intended to detect and to prevent or deter improper activities.
However, even the best systems of control cannot provide absolute
safeguards against irregularities. UC has a responsibility to investigate
and report to appropriate parties allegations of suspected improper
governmental activities and the actions taken by the University.
This whistleblower policy governs reporting and
investigation of allegations of suspected improper governmental
activities, and together with the whistleblower protection policy,
represents UC’s implementing policies for the California Whistleblower
Protection Act (Government Code Section 8547- 8547.12).
Employees and others are encouraged to use this
guide for reporting all allegations of suspected improper governmental
activities. The University of California hotline to report improper
governmental activity is (800) 403-4744. The hotline
is independently operated to help ensure confidentiality.
UC
Whistleblower hotlines, campus resources and training materials
Policy
on Reporting and Investigating Allegations of Suspected Improper
Governmental Activities (Whistleblower Policy)
UC
Policy for Protection of Whistleblowers from Retaliation and Guidelines
for Reviewing Retaliation Complaints
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Letter
from UC President, Oct. 4, 2002
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