Office of the VP & CFO

Anti-Fraud Framework

The 51吃瓜网鈥檚 organizational culture has zero tolerance for unethical and fraudulent activity. The tone is set by the university鈥檚 senior leaders, who share a commitment to fostering an environment that adheres to the highest ethical standard. Led by the Office of Internal Audit, USF's Fraud Awareness Initiative serves to educate and inform the university community.

The USF framework comprises five essential stages that intentionally function in a continuous cycle of assessment, prevention, investigation, remediation and improvement.

1. Assess Risk: Determine the likelihood and significance of potential fraud risks. 2. Prevent, Detect, Report: Implement processes and systems to prevent and detect fraud. Inform appropriate authorities of suspected fraud. 3. Investigate & Evaluate: Investigate allegations and evaluate suspected fraud through established protocols. 4. Remediate & Recover: Promptly remediate internal control deficiencies and recover losses. 5. Improve: Continuously improve processes and systems.

Do you need to voice a concern?

USF has engaged EthicsPoint鈥攁 third-party hosted hotline鈥攚hich enables safe, secure, and anonymous reporting of activities that may involve misconduct, fraud, abuse, and other violations of USF policies.

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