Fraud FAQs

Q: What is fraud?

A: The use of one鈥檚 occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the employing organization鈥檚 resources or assets. Fraud is normally considered to be a criminal act, and employees who commit fraud may be terminated, fined, and/or imprisoned depending on the severity of the fraudulent act. For additional information, see .

Examples of fraud include:

Stealing cash or checks
Falsifying timesheets or workers comp claims
Falsifying expense reimbursements
Personal use of university credit cards or long distance codes
Stealing property or supplies
Personal use of university assets (occasional local phone calls are okay)
Outside employment that conflicts with university employment
Awarding contracts to friends or relatives
Scholarships/grants awarded based on relationships (personal/financial) vs. merit
Seeking or accepting gifts or favors from vendors or contractors in exchange for placing orders or awarding contracts
Purposefully falsifying financial statements

Q: How can I report suspected fraud?

A: Report suspected fraud in one of the following ways:

1. Notify your supervisor, who will notify one of the three below

2. Notify the Chief Audit Executive (Phil Hurd)

713-743-8000

3. Notify the Chief Compliance Officer (Sergio V. Leal)

713-743-7613

4. Notify the

or 1-800-892-3848
Reporters can remain anonymous

5. Use the

or 1-866-843-4379
Reporters can remain anonymous