On what kinds of “improper governmental activities” can the whistle be blown?
The whistle can be blown on the commission of unlawful acts such as corruption, bribery, theft or misuse of University property, fraudulent claims, fraud, coercion, willful omission to perform duty; or economic waste; or gross misconduct, gross incompetence or gross inefficiency; or any condition that may significantly threaten the health or safety of employees or the public. (An “improper governmental activity” has to directly involve the University as either the victim of the improper activity or the perpetrator of the improper activity via the action of an employee.
