Whistle Blower Policy
Links to Systemwide policies on protection of whistle blowers from retaliation and reporting and investigation allegations of suspected improper governmental activities.  We also have a poster for units to post to provide information about  whistle blowing to your employees.

Conflict of Interest Policy Finance Bulletin G-39 requires an annual public filing of a financial disclosure statement by Designated Officials at UCSC.. General Counsel provides information and instructions on completing the disclosure statement. The Policy and Guidelines Regarding Acceptance of Gifts and Gratuities by Employees Under California's Political Reform Act is also relevant in determining conflict of interest particularly when travel is paid by an outside entity.  If you have questions or need assistance completing the form(s) contact Geri Gail,  UCSC Conflict of Interest Coordinator, at ggail@ucsc.edu or 459-2241.

Specific conflict of interest policy for support groups..

UC Statement of Ethical Values Support Group Policy and Administrative Guidelines
A support group is and any group, organization, foundation, or association other than a Campus Alumni Association or Campus Foundation (1) whose primary purpose is to provide assistance through fund-raising, public outreach, and other support for the University's mission; or (2) whose representatives or activities make the entity indistinguishable from the University itself; or (3) that acts as an agent of or intermediary for the University.  

Conflict of interest policy for support groups.

UCSC Student Policies and Regulations Handbook
This handbook integrates the University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students (UC Policies) and Santa Cruz campus implementing regulations applying to campus activities, organizations, and students. UCSC Policies and Procedures UCSC also has local policies specific to our campus. Some local polices and procedures we commonly refer to include:

• UCSC delegations of Authority
• UCSC Staff Human Resources Procedure Manual,
• Telecommuting at UCSC: A Manager's Guide,
• Employee-vendor conflict of interest policy and evaluation procedure
• Please also refer to changes in employee-vendor payments resulting from changes in California State Law.
• UCSC Vendor Payment Guidelines
• Travel and Entertainment Programs,
• Key Control and Access Policy
• Related Key Use Authorization and Acceptance Form
• UCSC sex offense policy

• Update on the 2008-09 UCSC and UC Budget
   
• UC Santa Cruz Budget - a birds eye view 2007-2008

UC System wide Policies, The UCOP policy manuals link is a top level index.  Links on this page include:

• Business and Finance Bulletins
• Accounting Manual
• Personnel Policies for Staff Members
• Academic Personnel Manual
• Presidential Polices

Audit Tests and Service

UCSC Controller's Office

UCOP Internal Audit Office.

UCSC Audit Committee
We present all our Audit and Investigation Reports to the UCSC Audit Committee.

Records Retention

This link will help you determine how long you need to retain specific types of documentation.  We have also obtain the that is sometimes easier to use.
(see also: Retention schedule in Excel format)

The UCSC Information Asset Management page has additional information about records retention.

Legislative Information

 Data Mining PowerPoint Presentation for AAC 2005 conference

Other Links

Acceptable Methods for Buying Specific Goods and Services