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Whistleblower Protection: Hotline Information |
TO: All Chancellor's Office Employees
FROM: Bruce J. Gibson, Senior Director, Human Resource Services
DATE: May 15, 2006
RE: California Whistleblower Protection Act
Below is required information about two separate Hotlines for reporting
improper activities or retaliation under the California Whistleblower
Protection Act:
I. Bureau of State Audits Hotline
The California Whistleblower Hotline - 1 (800) 952-5665 - gives you the
opportunity to report the improper activities of state agencies or employees.
The Bureau of State Audits (BSA), operator of the Hotline, investigates:
- Illegal acts like theft, fraud, or conflicts of interest by state employees
- Misuse or abuse of state property or time by state employees
- Gross misconduct, incompetence, or inefficiency by state employees
Remember! The BSA can only follow up on state government improprieties.
They do not investigate misconduct by federal or local governments or by
private businesses or organizations.
SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW
You have two ways to share information with the BSA:
- Call the Whistleblower Hotline at 1 (800) 952-5665
- Mail it to
Investigations
Bureau of State Audits
555 Capitol Mall, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
The BSA cannot accept complaints via their Web site or e-mail.
THE BSA FOLLOWS UP
The BSA reviews all tips and investigates whenever possible. Although they
have no enforcement power, they keep the ball rolling by reporting
investigations that substantiate improprieties to:
- The head of the agency involved
- The attorney general or other enforcement agencies, legislative
committees, and any other authority with jurisdiction
- The general public, keeping your identity confidential
YOU'RE PROTECTED BY STATE LAW
The California Whistleblower Protection Act goes to bat for you.
- It requires the BSA to protect your identity (except from law enforcement).
- It helps guard against intimidation, threats, or coercion by state
employees that could interfere with your right to disclose improper
government activities.
- It shields you from reprisal, retaliation, threats, or coercion for
reporting such information.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE RETALIATION, SPEAK UP!
- If you're a state employee, contact the State Personnel Board in
writing at 801 Capitol Mall, MS53, Sacramento, CA 95814. For additional
information call (916) 653-1403.
- University of California (UC) has its own system. If you work for UC, check the
BSA Web site,
for a link to information on its current policy.
- California State University (CSU) has its own system. If you work for
CSU, check the BSA Web site,
for a link to information on its current policy.
II. Attorney General's Hotline
You may also call the Attorney General's confidential hotline,
1-800-952-5225, to report improper activities or retaliation.
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Last Updated:
March 5, 2007
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