The District prohibits fraud and financial impropriety, as defined below, in the actions of its Board members, employees, vendors, contractors, consultants, volunteers, and others seeking or maintaining a business relationship with the District.
Fraud and financial impropriety shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
- forgery or unauthorized alteration of an document or account belonging to the District
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forgery of any unauthorized alteration of a check, bank draft, or any other financial document
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misappropriation of funds, securities, supplies, or other District assets, including employee time
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impropriety in the handling of money or reporting of District financial transactions
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profiteering as a result of insider knowledge of District information or activities
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unauthorized disclosure of confidential or proprietary information to any unauthorized individual or organization
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unauthorized disclosure of investment activities engaged in or contemplated by the District
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accepting or seeking anything of material value from contractors, vendors, or other persons providing services or materials to the District, except otherwise permitted by law or District policy
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inappropriately destroying, removing, or using records, furniture, fixtures, or equipment
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failure to provide financial records provided by state or local entities
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failure to disclose conflicts of interest as required by law or District policy
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disposing of District property for personal gain or benefit
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any other dishonest act regarding the finances of the District
Fraud Investigations: If an employee is found to have committed fraud or financial impropriety, the Superintendent or designee shall take or recommend appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. When circumstances warrant, the Board, Superintendent, or designee may refer matters to appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities. In cases involving monetary loss to the District, the District may seek to recover lost or misappropriated funds.
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