TARRY HOUSE, INC.
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Subject: Commitment of Fraud Policy |
Procedure
Number: M.L. 08 |
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Site: All Sites |
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Issued By: Executive
Director |
Effective: |
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Approved By: The
Board of Trustees |
Revised: 1/6/06 |
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Reference Policy:
M.L. 02; H.R. 03 |
Reviewed: 12/99;
11/30/01; 12/17/02; 12/17/04; 1/6/06; 1/24/08; 2/28/08 |
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Standards
Reference: |
CARF: Section 1. C. ODMH: 5122-30-22 |
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I.
Purpose
To establish guidelines and
procedures to follow when an employee or contractor of Tarry House, Inc. is
suspected of committing fraud against the agency.
II.
Policy
It is the policy of Tarry House,
Inc. to vigorously investigate any suspected cases of fraud committed by
employees or contractors and prosecute violators to the fullest extent of the law.
III.
Procedure
When the commission of fraud is
suspected:
1. The
Executive Director must be notified immediately. If the Executive Director is suspected, then
the President of the Tarry House, Inc. Board of Trustees shall be notified.
2. The person reporting the suspected fraud must complete an Inner-Agency Minor Incident Report Form.
3. The
Executive Director or Board President will complete an investigation related to
the allegation of fraud within 48 hours of receiving the allegation.
4. The
Executive Director (or Board President) as appropriate, will report the
suspected fraud to the local police department.
5. The
person(s) being investigated due to suspicion of fraud may be placed on an
administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
6. The
identity of the person(s) reporting the suspected fraud during the
investigation shall be protected if requested.
7. The
appropriate legal, administrative and disciplinary action shall be taken at the
conclusion of the investigation.
_____________________________________ ________________ Executive Director
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