The State
Auditor is responsible for investigating
allegations of improper governmental activities including violations
of state or federal law, rule or regulation, fraud, misappropriation
of state resources, or substantial and specific danger to the public
health and safety. The State Auditor maintains a 24-hour,
toll-free hotline [1-800-730-TIPS (8477)]
for state employees and the general public to report
activities which appear illegal or improper.
Allegations of fraud, waste and abuse may also be reported
by
traditional mail or via electronic mail at
hotline@ncauditor.net..
Allegations of
improper governmental activities, whether received by telephone or
mail, remain confidential. I Statutes , state law provides
protections from retaliation or discrimination for employees
who report improper or ill
§ 147‑64.6. (c)
(16) The Auditor shall
be responsible for receiving reports of allegations of
the improper governmental activities set forth in G.S.
126‑84. The Auditor shall provide a telephone hotline to
receive such allegations and informant may choose
whether to remain anonymous. The Auditor shall implement
the necessary policies and procedures to investigate
hotline allegations and recommend appropriate action.
When the allegation involves issues of substantial and
specific danger to the public health and safety, the
Auditor shall notify the appropriate agency immediately.
In addition, the Auditor shall publicize the hotline
number periodically and shall report findings to the
agencies involved.
All records maintained by
the State Auditor which involve unsubstantiated
allegations of improper governmental activities set
forth in G.S. 126‑84 shall be destroyed within four
years from the date such allegation was received.
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activities to the State Auditor.
An
in
is conducted if an allegation appears to have merit.
If the investigation results in the substantiation of the
allegation, findings are presented in a special review report or
management letter. When appropriate, the State Auditor refers
findings to the State Bureau of Investigation or other law
enforcement agencies. |
