Reporting Suspected Fraud

 

Managers or other employees who discover or suspect a financial irregularity (including embezzlement, theft or fraud) within the Johns Hopkins Institutions should contact the Executive Director of the Office of Hopkins Internal Audits immediately at:    

 

443-997-6391

 

Do not confront the individual(s) involved.

 

The Office of Hopkins Internal Audits (OHIA) is responsible for coordinating investigations in consultation with Human Resources, the Office of the General Counsel/JHU, JHM General Counsel, security offices or the Office of the Controller, as appropriate to the circumstances.

Alternatively, you may call The Johns Hopkins Compliance Line at 1-877-WE-COMPLY or 1-877-932-6675.  

Administered through an independent company, The Johns Hopkins Compliance Line is a toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week telephone resource that allows faculty and staff to report workplace concerns, including suspected illegal or unethical behavior; non-compliance with laws, regulations and policies; safety violations; criminal offenses; or other concerns.  Callers may remain anonymous if so desired.  Examples of concerns may include:

*      Safety, health and environmental concerns
*      Patient care/patients’ rights/patient abuse
*      Embezzlement or fraud
*      Medical billing irregularities
*      Workplace violence
*      Substance/alcohol abuse
*      Threats to property
*      Conflicts of Interest
*      Sponsored Program Regulatory Compliance (effort reporting, etc.)

For more information on The Johns Hopkins Compliance Line, visit the Web site at http://hrnt.jhu.edu/compliance.

 

Please call the Office of Hopkins Internal Audits with any questions and issues related to fraud. Your call will be confidential and your name will not be part of the call record.


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