Reporting Fraud

Employees and students are encouraged to report known or suspected dishonest acts by employees, outside contractors, or vendors. Fraudulent activities such as the following should be reported to the campus internal audit department or UWA Audit and Consulting Services.


  • Theft or misappropriation of funds, supplies, property, or other resources
  • Forgery, manipulation, or alteration of official documentation or computer files
  • Bribery
  • Unauthorized use of university records
  • Unauthorized use of logos, trademarks, copyrights, etc.
  • Falsification of reports to management or external agencies
  • Any violations of the university’s conflict of interest policy (see University Policy FI0125)
  • Improper handling or reporting of financial transactions
  • Authorizing or receiving compensation for goods not received or services not performed
  • Improper time recording
  • Personal use of the department’s procurement card
  • Willful violation of laws, regulations, or contractual obligations when conducting university business

Protection Under State Law

An individual’s confidentiality for reporting fraud is protected under the Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-504 (subject to court action requiring disclosure). The state prohibits discrimination or retaliation of any kind against university employees who report allegations of dishonest acts.