Reporting Misconduct

 

Texas Tech Operating Policy 10.14 outlines our community’s shared responsibility in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures by reporting any suspected wrongdoing. The university offers several avenues for reporting concerns or potential misconduct. For questions or assistance in reporting, please contact the OIC.

Reporting Abuse/Misconduct

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Texas Tech employees are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct. For additional information regarding reporting obligations, see Reporting Requirements (sometimes known as Senate Bill 212.)

• To file a Title IX report
• To report discrimination based on a protected class
• To file a report with the Office of Equal Opportunity
• To report an employee’s failure to file a mandated report
• To file a youth incident report

State employees have a duty to report suspected child abuse. For additional information, visit this link.

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Reporting Fraud and other Misconduct

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EthicsPoint: an anonymous reporting system for any member of the Texas Tech University System who has a reasonable basis for believing a fraudulent act has occurred. When possible, employees are also encouraged to notify their supervisor, the appropriate campus administrator, the Texas Tech Police Department, or the office of Audit Services. More information regarding EthicsPoint can be found here, and reports can be filed electronically through this link.

Reports of can also be made to the Texas State Auditor’s Office Fraud Hotline

Toll-free call: 800.TX.Audit

Online: https://sao.fraud.texas.gov/

Mail:
State Auditor's Office
ATTN: Investigations Team
P.O. Box 12067
Austin, TX 78711-2067