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, they are required 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 and 21.04.01, Control of Fraud, Waste and Abuse, and Texas A&M University Standard Administrative Procedure 21.04.01.M0.01, Reporting of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse .

Reporting suspected incidents of theft:

If you witness or have knowledge of a reportable theft, notify the University Police Department at (979) 845-2345.

Reporting suspected fraud, waste and abuse:

Employees of the A&M System are required to report factual information suggestive of fraudulent, wasteful, or abusive activities that may involve the System or any of its members. To report such activities, employees can contact:

Texas A&M System Risk, Fraud and Misconduct Hotline

By phone: (888) 501-3850
On the web: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/en/report_custom.asp?clientid=19681

Texas State Auditor's Office

By phone: (800) 892-8348
On the web: http://sao.fraud.state.tx.us

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.