Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline
The prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse is the responsibility of every member of the South Carolina Technical College System, its member institutions, and customers. Although a fraud investigation is unsettling, implementing the proper internal controls will help take a proactive measure to prevent fraud from occurring. For example,
- Creating a culture of honesty,
- Developing appropriate oversight processes to eliminate or mitigate control weaknesses, and
- Evaluating existing processes and controls for weaknesses.
When to Call
Employees should call whenever they have knowledge of theft, fraud, conflict of interest, abuse of assets or property, violations of laws and regulations, or concerns about internal controls, auditing or accounting processes. The hotline is available for you to leave a message 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Confidentiality
It is not necessary to identify yourself, but it would help if further information is needed. Your privacy is respected, and every effort has been made to protect your anonymity. Neither calls nor emails can be identified or traced.
**THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE. FOR EVENTS PRESENTING AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY, CALL 911.
Reporting Options
If you suspect that fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred, please contact the Office of Internal Audits.
Via Phone:
866-363-7214 (toll free hotline number)
803-896-2655 (local hotline number)
Online:
Click here to submit a claim.
In Writing:
South Carolina Technical College System
Office of Internal Audits
111 Executive Center Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Download the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse brochure (pdf) or view the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline Policy and Procedures (pdf).
