Reporting of Fraud or Misconduct
The DeKalb County School District expects the highest ethical standards from its employees as well as its business partners in the community. Further, the District encourages reporting, in good faith, any activity constituting fraud, waste, or misconduct involving any operation, program or individual in the District. No punitive or legal action will be taken against anyone for reporting fraud, waste, or misconduct unless the disclosure was made with knowledge that the disclosure was false or made with reckless disregard for its veracity.
The Superintendent shall establish and communicate procedures to facilitate the reporting and follow up of fraud and misconduct allegations (including anonymous reporting) within the District. This information can be found on the District website.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 10-01-0912 — Notification required upon breach of security regarding personal information (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 16-09-0122 — Attempting or conspiring to attempt identity fraud (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 16-10-0002 — Bribery (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 16-10-0005 — Penalty for agreement to influence or attempt to influence official action (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 16-10-0021 — Conspiracy to defraud the state (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 45-01-0004 — Complaints or information from public employees as to fraud, waste, and abuse in state programs and operations (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 45-10-0001 — Code of Ethics for Government Service (Lexis)
- 18 USC 1513 — Retaliating against a witness, victim, or an informant