Compliance and Ethics Hotline

Every employee is responsible for making sure that the University conducts its business with honesty and integrity. To help, you should report all instances of violations of law, regulations and substantive University policy.  UCS provides several ways for you to make good-faith reports of these violations without fear of retaliation. 

What is reportable?

Examples of reportable violations include illegal or fraudulent activity, financial misstatements or irregularities, conflicts of interest, unethical conduct, and other violations of laws, rules or regulations.   Please do not make reports based on personal differences or disagreements that do not constitute violations of law, regulations or policy.

If you have questions as to whether an action is reportable, please contact University Compliance Services or the Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs. (following the preceeding link will open a new browser window)

How can I report a violation?

There are several methods for reporting suspected compliance and ethics violations.

The Compliance and Ethics Web Form and toll-free Hotline are managed by The Network, an independent company, and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Reports made through the Web Form or Hotline may be made anonymously.  All reports submitted through the Web Form or Hotline are then forwarded to the appropriate university officials who will promptly address the allegations.  If contact information is provided by the reporting party, he or she may be contacted for further information or may request updates on the investigation.  By filing a report, you also indicate your willingness to cooperate with University officials, as needed, in the conduct of any resulting investigation.

If you are concerned for the immediate safety of yourself or others, please dial 911.

Web Form: www.reportlineweb.com/utaustin

Hotline: 1-877-888-0002

You may choose to make reports anonymously through the Web Form or toll-free Hotline. The University will maintain confidentiality within the confines of the law. Additionally, please keep in mind that if you choose to remain anonymous, we may not have a way to contact you should we have additional questions. Therefore, please provide as much detailed information as possible.

It is the policy of the University of Texas System not to retaliate against those who make good-faith reports of suspected wrongdoing.  See UTS131 - Protection from Retaliation for Reporting Suspected Wrongdoing. (following the preceeding link will open a new browser window)

What if I have other questions about compliance?