Report a Concern

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NCGS § 114-15.1 requires all state agencies, including UNCG, to report misuse of state property. Any dishonest or improper act by an employee, such as acts that violate the law, waste money or other state resources, or endanger public health and safety, are of concern to the University.

If you have knowledge or suspicion of fraud, waste, or abuse, of University resources, or any other concerns related to activities that may be detrimental to the University, its constituents, or its reputation, please contact UNCG’s Internal Audit team using any of the contact methods below:

• Internal Audit Tip Line – Anonymous reporting option
• UNCG Director of Internal Audit, Katherine Skinner
  • Email: kaskinner@uncg.edu
  • Phone: 336-334-5063
• UNCG Internal Auditor, Ronald Fulton
  • Email: rsfulton@uncg.edu
  • phone: 336-334-4662

UNC Greensboro employees who, in good faith, report unlawful activity, fraud, misappropriation of State resources, public health and safety dangers, gross mismanagement/waste of monies, or gross abuse of authority, are protected against retaliation by North Carolina law. (N.C.G.S. §126-84 et seq.)

When potential violations are reported, all reports are investigated as promptly and discreetly as possible, with the facts made available only to those who need to investigate and resolve the matter. Learn more about Internal Audit’s commitment to maintain strict confidentiality by clicking here.

What to Report to Internal Audit

Dishonest or fraudulent activities include:

• Forgery or alteration of documents
• Misrepresentation of information on documents
• Misuse, mismanagement, or misappropriation of funds, supplies, or any other asset
• Improper handling or reporting of money transactions
• Authorizing or receiving payments for goods not received or services not performed
• Authorizing or receiving payments for hours not worked
• Theft of university property
• Personal use of university purchasing cards, materials, or assets
• Falsification of documents or reports
• Any apparent violation of Federal, State, or local laws
• Any apparent violation of UNC System or UNCG policies or procedures
• Any activity that could put students, faculty, staff, or other visitors in harm’s way
• Any activity that could unduly damage the University’s reputation or financial position
• Any unusual or suspicious activity
• Not accurately reporting Leave used
• Other Concerns – describe your concern to Internal Auditors. We will either investigate the concern or refer your concern to the appropriate department.

Other reporting options:

• Report Concerning Behavior (Non-Emergency) to UNCG Compliance Office
• Report Abuse or Neglect of Minors to UNCG Compliance Office
• File a Title IX Complaint or Report Sexual Misconduct with UNCG Title IX Office
• UNC System Office Hotline
• NC Office of the State Auditor Tipline

If you prefer to contact an Internal Audit team member directly or if you have any questions on who to contact with any concerns, please reach out using the contract information above.