Office of Audit and Advisory Services

One of the most critical challenges our University faces in maintaining our success is preventing losses caused by unethical, illegal, or unsafe acts. Each of us shares the responsibility for meeting this challenge. The most effective way to maintain an ethical, honest University is captured in the phrase "doing what's right." "Doing what's right brings out the best in you, co-workers, and the University. Through this program, we will focus on honesty and ethics as an everyday part of your job by encouraging you to make the right decisions when it comes to your own actions and providing you with a resource to report inappropriate acts to your supervisor, dean or administrator.

While speaking to your supervisor is the most effective way to report dishonest or unethical behavior, we realize it is not always possible to do so. Therefore, we have made arrangements with an independent company called The Network to provide a toll-free number for individuals who want to speak up but prefer to remain anonymous This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and allows you to speak your concerns without fear of retaliation.

The toll-free number is 877-516-3445 or you may contact The Network via the web at http://www.reportlineweb.com/GSU.

Examples of issues to be reported:

• Suspected fraud
• Suspected use of University property for non-University activities or personal gain
• Departments depositing money into their own checking account rather than through the University's Cash Receipts Transmittal
• Suspected expenditures of departmental funds for personal use or other non-allowable expenses
• Suspected failure to comply with University policies and procedures,  or state or federal laws and regulations

Examples of issues NOT to be reported on this form:

• Sexual harassment (please report this directly to the Office of Diversity Services (478-5136).
• Crime (please report this directly to the Office of Public Safety (478-5234) or call 911 for an emergency).
• Personal grievances with other employees or superiors (please report this directly to the Office of Diversity Services (478-5136) or Human Resources (478-5468).

You may also use the form at the bottom of this page to report an issue. We welcome your input. We rely on your knowledge of activities within the University to help us assess whether the controls established by University management are effective in promoting the goals and objectives of the University. If you wish to remain anonymous, please leave the name, address, and telephone number fields blank. Be sure to provide us with enough detailed information regarding the issue so we may conduct an inquiry.