The University of Washington is committed to maintaining the highest ethical principles and professional standards.
To honor this commitment to our students, employees, and other stakeholders, the UW has established the Financial Fraud and Ethics Hotline. The Hotline is accessible by all to ensure the UW continues to operate at the highest level of ethical responsibility.
If you have factual information suggestive of accounting, auditing, or financial fraud involving any UW member, employee, student, or other affiliate, we want you to report it.
We encourage you to utilize the Financial Fraud and Ethics Hotline so that we may properly address your concerns.
The Hotline is a telephone and web-based reporting system that provides a way to anonymously report instances of suspected fraud and ethics violations. The Hotline is operated by a third party provider, NAVEX Global, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Reports submitted through the Hotline will be forwarded to the appropriate officials for prompt action and the reporter will remain anonymous (to the extent allowed by law).
Click here to return to UW Internal Audit for more information.
TO START A REPORT – click on the appropriate issue type below
Any fraudulent or embezzlement activities. Examples include but are not limited to: misappropriation of university funds or property; authorizing or receiving compensation or reimbursement for goods not received, services not performed, or hours not worked; misstatement of revenues, expenses, or assets; wrongful transactions; falsification of contracts, reports, or records; or mishandling of donor funds.
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Improper activities such as: giving or receiving of gifts; supplemental compensation; conflicts of interest; work outside the university; interest in a public contracts; nepotism; contractor or supplier selection based on personal gain; or improper or unauthorized use of university resources and technologies for personal gain.
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Any other fraudulent activity not specified above.
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You may use either of the following two methods to submit a report:
After you complete your report you will be assigned a unique code called a "report key". Write down your report key and password and keep them in a safe place. After 5-6 business days, use your report key and password to check your report for feedback or questions.