勛圖毞斻

The 勛圖毞斻 (white text)

Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse

Please note: The position of Internal Auditor is in transition at this time. Ed Steinmetz, Jr., Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration will be reviewing reports in the interim.

Fraud Hotline

You may report suspected fraud, waste or abuse by contacting Ed Steinmetz, Jr., Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration at (570) 941-4289, email, , mail or a personal office visit at:

The 勛圖毞斻
Office of Finance and Treasurer
St. Thomas Hall, Room 200B
Linden Street and Monroe Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510

Anonymous Reporting Form

The 勛圖毞斻's Office of Internal Audit has established a online reporting form to provide a mechanism to ask questions, make comments about the internal audit process, or to provide information about a concern that you may have regarding 勛圖毞斻 activities.
When you submit information using the form below, you are encouraged to provide as much detailed information as possible. Include names, titles, and departments of the people involved, alleged actions, specific concerns, specific fund and account information, when the situation took place, etc. If you wish you may also state your name and telephone number (optional). Your information will be handled confidentially and discreetly as possible. The 勛圖毞斻 prohibits retaliation against anyone who submits a good faith report of fraud or waste.



Note: If you are witnessing a crime in progress, immediately call 勛圖毞斻 Police at 570-941-7777 (extension 7777 on campus) or 911.

All reports made will be reviewed by the Internal Auditor and they will be taken seriously. The Internal Auditor, in consultation with 勛圖毞斻's General Counsel, will determine whether an investigation is appropriate.

Purpose of Fraud Policy

The 勛圖毞斻's policy on fraud is intended to protect the assets and interests of the 勛圖毞斻, help ensure compliance with 勛圖毞斻 policies and government laws and regulations, and provide a proactive and coordinated approach toward resolution of fraud at the 勛圖毞斻.

Policy on Fraud

The 勛圖毞斻 may investigate any reported fraudulent or misuse of 勛圖毞斻 resources or property, as well as any reported violations of 勛圖毞斻 policies or government laws and regulations.

Any individual found to have engaged in fraudulent conduct, as defined in this policy, is subject to disciplinary action by the 勛圖毞斻, which may include dismissal or expulsion, as well as prosecution by appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Definition of Fraud

For purposes of this policy fraud generally involves a willful or deliberate act or failure to act with the intention of obtaining an unauthorized benefit. Such acts include, but are not limited to:
  1. Making or altering documents or computer files with the intent to defraud.
  2. Purposely reporting inaccurate financial information.
  3. Misappropriation or misuse of 勛圖毞斻 resources, such as funds, supplies or other assets.
  4. Improper handling or reporting of money transactions.
  5. Authorizing or receiving compensation for goods not received or services not performed.
  6. Authorizing or receiving compensation for hours not worked.
  7. Knowingly submitting false information in order to receive a benefit from the 勛圖毞斻.
  8. Accepting bribes or kickbacks from vendors or other parties in exchange for 勛圖毞斻 business or other benefits.
  9. Creating or allowing inappropriate conflict of interest conditions to exist.
It is a violation of this policy for any 勛圖毞斻 employee or student to make a groundless allegation of fraudulent conduct that is made with reckless disregard for truth and that is intended to be disruptive or cause harm to another individual or individuals.

Responsibility for Fraud

It is the responsibility of all 勛圖毞斻 employees to report suspected fraud and waste. Whenever such conditions exist, the integrity and financial well being of the 勛圖毞斻 may be damaged. As concerned and caring citizens of the 勛圖毞斻 Community you are encouraged to report all known or suspected fraud and waste.

穢 2025 勛圖毞斻

Scroll to Top