The University has a responsibility to conduct its affairs ethically and in compliance with the law. If you suspect that a UC employee is engaged in improper governmental activities, you should know that UC has policies that can show you how to "blow the whistle" and can protect you from retaliation if the need arises.

• Illegal acts, such as corruption, bribery, theft or misuse of University property.
• Fraudulent claims, fraud, coercion, willful omission to perform duty; or economic waste.
• Any condition that may significantly threaten the health or safety of employees or the public.
• Gross misconduct, incompetence, or inefficiency by state employees.
• Serious or substantial violations of University policy.

• Michael R. Arias, Associate Executive Vice Chancellor
  Locally Designated Official
  Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
  509 Administration
  Irvine, CA 92697-1000
  Mrarias@uci.edu
  (949) 824-5661
  

• Your supervisor (or other appropriate administrator within your unit), who will report it the appropriate office.
  
  
• Directly to Human Resources, Academic Personnel, or Internal Audit.
  
  
• University wide Whistleblower Anonymous Hotline: (800) 403-4744
  (The hotline is independently operated to help ensure confidentiality.)
  
  
• Bureau of State Audits
  555 Capitol Mall, Suite 300
  Sacramento, CA 95814
  
  
• California Whistleblower Protection Act