fraud, waste, and abuse

The prevention of fraud and abuse and the minimization of waste is the responsibility of every Texas A&M University employee. When Texas A&M University employees have information about dishonest, unethical or criminal activities that might affect a Texas A&M System member, it is their responsibility to report that information. Reportable activities include, but are not limited to, theft, corruption, misuse of System vehicles and/or equipment, and conflicts of interest. See Texas A&M University System Policies 07.01, Ethics Policy, TAMUS Employees (at http://sago.tamu.edu/policy/07-01.pdf ) and 21.04, Control of Fraud and Fraudulent Actions (at http://sago.tamu.edu/policy/21-04.pdf ).

To report suspected incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse:

According to Texas A&M University System Policy 21.04, "except for reportable theft incidents, which shall be reported to local law enforcement ...an employee shall notify his or her supervisor, the CEO, or the Chief Auditor."

If you witness or have knowledge of a reportable theft, notify the University Police Department at (979) 845-2345.
For other incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse at Texas A&M University and/or other Texas A&M University System members, contact the Texas A&M University System Internal Audit Department:

By phone: (888) 501-3850 or (979) 458-7115
On the web: http://sago.tamu.edu/iaudit
By mail: Texas A&M University System Internal Audit Department 1200 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-1200.

Reports to Internal Audit are anonymous.

In addition, to report fraud, waste, and/or abuse occurring at other Texas State agencies, colleges, or universities contact the Texas State Auditor's Office:

By phone: (800) TX-AUDIT
On the web: http://www.sao.state.tx.us/SIU/

All reports may remain anonymous.

As required by the Texas Governor's Executive Order RP-36, Texas A&M University has appointed the following fraud contact person:

Charley B. Clark
Associate Vice President- University Risk and Compliance
Phone: 979-845-0977
Email: cbc@tamu.edu

Further background on required fraud detection and prevention practices for State Agencies, as well as helpful tools and best practices, can be found on the Texas Governor's website at http://www.governor.state.tx.us/priorities/other/fraud.