Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse

TCC is committed to maintaining a positive work environment for everyone in the District. Unethical conduct at any level ultimately hurts the College—and you.

If you know of any incidents of fraud, waste or abuse committed by a member of TCC, you are responsible for reporting it.

• Fraud is a type of dishonest act where a person obtains something of value through willful misrepresentation.
• Waste relates to taxpayers not receiving reasonable value for money in connection with government-funded activities.
• Abuse involves behavior that is not reasonable or in keeping with appropriate business practices.

How to Report

To report fraud, waste, or abuse occurring at TCC, you can:

• Talk to your supervisor
• Notify the appropriate administrator
• Call the TCCD hotline (833-310-0009) or submit an anonymous report online
• Call TCCD Police (817-515-8911) if you witness or have knowledge of a theft
• Notify the Office of Internal Audit and Consulting Services
• Call our toll-free telephone line
  • English-speaking USA and Canada: 833-310-0009
  • Spanish-speaking USA and Canada: 800-216-1288
• Call the Texas State Auditor’s Office hotline (800-892-8348) or submit to the Texas State Auditor's Office fraud hotline website 

The Texas Whistleblower ActListen protects employees who make good faith reports of violations from retaliation.

What should be reported?

Report unethical behavior to the proper authorities. The following are examples of fraudulent or dishonest activities:

• Theft, fraud, or illegal activity involving TCCD property
• Forgery or tampering with checks, financial documents, or securities
• Forgery or tampering with employee pay or benefit documents (like timecards or claims)
• Forgery or tampering with medical records or related documents
• Stealing or misusing money, supplies, or other TCCD assets
• Forgery or tampering with student records (such as grades, transcripts, or tuition info)
• Improper or dishonest handling of money
• Accepting or asking for gifts or favors that could influence work decisions
• Missing or destroyed records, furniture, or equipment when theft is suspected

The Texas State Auditor's Office Hotline

Colleges and universities are required by law (Texas Government Code, Section 321.022) to report suspected fraud or unlawful conduct to the State Auditor's Office (SAO) if there are facts (not just mere suspicion) that point to fraud or unlawful conduct. Persons or entities reporting fraud to the SAO do not have to establish probable cause and/or have a suspect. Persons who report fraud may choose to remain anonymous. The SAO investigates allegations of misuse and/or illegal acts involving state resources.

Contact the State Auditor’s Office

• Call: 1-800-TX-AUDIT (892-8348)
• Send a report by mail:
  State Auditor's Office
  Attn: SIU
  P.O. Box 12067
  Austin, TX 78711-2067

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Updated June 03, 2025