Fresno Unified Fraud Hotline
(559) 325-3200
Why Have a Fraud Hotline?
The Fresno Unified School District expects all employees to meet high standards of accountability for District and student funds. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of each employee to report any suspected discrepancy or misappropriation of funds immediately. The Fraud Hotline assures anonymity of the caller in order to encourage the prompt reporting of any acts of criminal activity.
Privacy and Anonymity
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When you call the Fraud Hotline (559) 325-3200, your identity remains confidential, to the extent permissible by law.
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It is important, however, to leave a phone number so that the investigator can return your call to gather further information. Without the number, we are unable to follow-up on your allegation.
What Should Be Reported to the Fraud Hotline?
Anyone participating in violations such as:
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Fraudulent financial statements
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Fraudulent accounts receivables and payables
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Misappropriation of ASB funds, including fundraisers
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Forgery of District purchase orders
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Fraudulent payroll documents
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Altered “negative record timesheets”
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Cash misappropriations of any type including “staff funds”
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Fraud or misuse of grant funds
Making the Call
It is important to have information (documented if possible) to determine whether a crime has been committed. Your report should include:
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Who committed the fraud?
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What was the fraudulent activity?
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Where – department or assignment – did the fraud take place?
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When did it happen?
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How much has been misappropriated?
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How was the fraud committed?
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Who else knows about it?
Fraud Hotline Follow-Up
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The District is very interested in the information you have to provide regarding fraud.
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The Fraud Hotline investigator is an expert (Fausto Hinojosa of the audit firm Price, Paige and Company), and will review all of the information carefully to determine the most appropriate action.
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There will be an internal audit. Further, after the investigation, the matter may be referred to the proper law enforcement agency if it is believed that a criminal violation has occurred.