Compliance is everyone’s responsibility

By News@TheU 10-29-2024

Hosted by the University's compliance services department, the annual Compliance and Ethics Week-held Nov. 3-9-aims to shine a light on the importance of compliance and ethics. University community members are encouraged to register for the interactive session on Monday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m.

Facilitated by Maria Sevilla, Title IX coordinator, the virtual session, "Fostering a Positive Work Environment," will focus on the importance of cultivating appropriate relationships and proactive communication in the workplace.

Fight fraud, report a concern.

A comprehensive and confidential reporting tool, the University Hotline is available to any individual who wishes to report a concern and remain anonymous. Reports can range from fraud, abuse, and misconduct related to University policies and procedures to concerns about violations of irregularities or improprieties.

The University Hotline should not be used for resolving workplace disagreements or addressing communication issues between employees and their managers. These kinds of concerns should be handled with an individual's supervisor or with their HR Client Services representative.

Students-undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and medical-may report concerns via the University Hotline, the Student Affairs Dean of Students website, or the Miller School of Medicine Graduate Studies website.

University employees or students who report an activity in good faith that may be in violation of a law, rule, or regulation are protected against retaliation by the University's Whistleblower Protection Statement.

Visit university-hotline.ethicspoint.comor call 877-415-4357 to make a report report via the Navex Call Center.

Locate up-to-date policies in PolicyStat.

PolicyStat is a central location for accessing University policies. Areas across the University use this database to publish and review official information about a variety of topics, including cost sharing, sponsored awards, invoicing and financial reporting, information security, purchase card and travel card guidelines, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Visit umiami.policystat.comto search for and review all University policies.

Keep your UDisclose profile up to date.

As outlined in the University's Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, Foreign Influence, and Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy, University community members who are considered "covered persons," as defined within the policy, are required to disclose personal details, including foreign affiliations, foreign income, monetary and nonmonetary foreign support for scholarly activities, and whether they have participated in any outside activities-including consulting and performing research-related to their Institutional Responsibilities at UM.

Visit udisclose.miami.edu to access your profile, which should be updated on an annual basis or within 30 days of any changes or acquisition of new interests. Get assistance with the UDisclose System.

Find support.

Explore available resources for confidentially reporting sexual misconduct, including an online form, or get in-person support through one of the University's Title IX coordinators. Also, you may anonymously report allegations related to these issues through the University Hotline. Questions can be sent via email to [email protected].