Policies and Procedures
6700 Theft Of Public Funds Or Property
Initial Date of Approval: 9/18/07Revision Date(s):
Administrative Responsibility: Vice President of Administrative Services
PURPOSE
To identify a process for dealing with suspected theft of public funds or property.
REFERENCES
- Loss of public funds鈥擨llegal activity鈥擱eport to state auditor鈥檚 office.
- , issued by OFM, Chapter 20.30
POLICY
In the event of a suspected loss of public funds or property, 51吃瓜 will follow required procedures in order to:
- Minimize loss,
- Ensure that incorrect personnel actions are not taken,
- Comply with RCW 43.09.185 and report losses to the Office of State Auditor (SAO).
PROCEDURES
Notification is given to the Vice President of Administrative Services of suspected loss of public funds or property. The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall also be consulted on incidents involving the loss of public funds or property when the nature or facts of the incident warrant legal advice. The suspected loss will be reported to SAO, Department of General Administration, Division of Risk Management, and local or state law enforcement officials if need be by the Vice President of Administrative Services or his designee.