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University of Northern Iowa
Financial
Accounting and Auditing Matters The unethical or erroneous recording and analysis of the business and financial transactions associated with generally accepted accounting practices. (Examples include: misstatement of revenues, misstatement of expenses, misstatement of assets, misapplications of generally accepted accounting principles, and wrongful transactions.)
Donor Stewardship Mishandling of donor funds directed to the University, including funds that may not have been used in accordance with the donor’s intentions and wishes.
Falsification of Contracts, Reports or Records Falsification of records consists of altering, fabricating, falsifying, or forging all or any part of a document, contract or record for the purpose of gaining an advantage, or misrepresenting the value of the document, contract or record. (Examples include: Financial Aid documents and Vendor Contracts.)
Fraud The intentional misrepresentation or concealment of information in order to deceive, mislead, or acquire something of value. A fraud is an intentional deception perpetrated to secure an unfair gain.
Improper Disclosure of Financial Records Careless, unlawful or fraudulent conduct in recording, preparing, reporting, disclosing of either the value or the content of a contract, report, statement, document, record, or electronic file.
Improper Giving or Receiving of Gifts The giving, receiving or solicitation of items which could be reasonably interpreted as an effort to influence a business relationship or decision; items given, received or solicited for the benefit of an individual or an individual’s family or friends; items given, received or solicited during or in connection with contract negotiations; the improper acceptance of cash, checks, money orders, vouchers, gift certificates, loans, products or services.
Improper Supplier or Contractor Activity Supplier or contractor activity in violation of the University’s policies and procedures and/or State law; improper supplier or contractor selection based on personal gain, improper negotiation or diversion of contract awards.
Theft / Embezzlement The act of stealing; specifically: the taking and removing of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it. To appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use. (Examples include: bookkeeping errors, misapplication of funds, mishandling of cash, and illegal use of software.)
Waste, Abuse or Misuse of University Resources Improper or unauthorized use of the University’s resources and technologies for personal gain.