Risk, Fraud and Misconduct
Tarleton State University is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and principles. Each member of the Tarleton State community has responsibility for workplace integrity, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and reporting when factual information suggests misconduct by any Tarleton State employee, student, or other affiliate. This includes understanding the right thing to do, making inquiries if you are uncertain, and reporting risk, fraud, and misconduct that comes to your attention.
See Texas A&M University System Policies 07.01, Ethics, 10.02, Control of Waste, Fraud and Abuse, and System Regulation 10.02.01, Control of Fraud, Waste and Abuse.
Reportable issues include, but are not limited to:
- Fraud
- Theft
- Misuse of Tarleton State University resources or information
- Safety violations
- Conflicts of interest
- NCAA violations
- Inappropriate conduct
- Harassment or legal discrimination
- Non-compliance with the Texas Anti-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Law
- Inaccuracies or misalignment between course description, syllabi, or instructional content
- General student and/or employee conduct
How to Report
Reports may be submitted through the Risk, Fraud & Misconduct Hotline, a confidential telephone and web-based reporting system. You may call 1-888-501-3850 or select Raise a Concern at the top of the page using the EthicsPoint Hotline. Reports can be submitted anonymously. The Hotline is independently operated and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Risk and Compliance Help
Questions, guidance requests, and general risk and compliance concerns may be submitted to University Compliance via Risk and Compliance Help and Reporting. While submitting your name and contact information are optional, you are encouraged to provide identifying information as more information may be necessary to address reported concerns and/or if you desire feedback or follow up.