TARRY HOUSE, INC.

 

Subject:  Commitment of Fraud Policy

 

Procedure Number:  M.L. 08

Site: All Sites

 

Issued By: Executive Director

Effective:  3/20/98

Approved By: The Board of Trustees

Revised: 1/6/06

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

 

Standards Reference:

CARF: Section 1. C.

ODMH: 5122-30-22

 

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                                                                              Date