Ethics Hotline and Website Available to Employees

Doing the right thing has always been a priority at the County. It’s even reflected in our seal, “The noblest motive is the public good.”

Promoting an ethical workplace just got more convenient, too.

Employees who suspect fraud, waste, abuse or other questionable activity can report it anytime by calling the County’s Ethics Hotline (1-866-549-0004) or filling out a form online. Calls and complaints are confidential and can be made anonymously. Both the hotline and online forms are operated by independent, third party provider, The Network, and are back-up options if an employee either feels uncomfortable going to a supervisor, manager, Departmental Human Resources Officer or to the Office of Internal Affairs or their attempts to do so were unsuccessful. Existing Compliance and Office of Internal Affairs hotlines were recently combined to create an updated Ethics Hotline, which launched Sept. 18. The online reporting form is a new feature.

Both are part of the County’s Integrity in Action Program, which gives employees the tools and resources they need to conduct business ethically, honestly and in compliance with the law and County policies. Through the program, the County recently updated its Code of Ethics and created a Statement of Values.

So, what types of issues should be reported?

  •   Accounting Irregularities
  •   Theft of County resources
  •   Record falsification
  •   Intentional misuse of County equipment or property
  •   Violations of the County’s Code of Ethics
  •   Payroll fraud or time abuse
  •   Contractor and procurement improprieties
  •   Bribes and kickbacks
  •   Inappropriate use of procurement credit cards
  •   Gross mismanagement of resources
  •   Conflict of interest
  •   Other unethical or improper activities
  •   Health and safety violations

For more information, visit the InSite’s Ethics Hotline website.