Improper governmental activity reporting

Where to report

Anyone can report improper governmental activity (including, but not limited to, corruption, bribery, fraud, misuse of University resources) to the UC Whistleblower Hotline by calling (800) 403-4744 or via the online portal. Anonymous reporting is available.

When reporting is required

Managers, administrators and employees in supervisory roles who receive a report alleging suspected improper governmental activities must promptly report the matter to their supervisor, an appropriate University manager, and/or the to the UC Whistleblower online platform or by calling 800-403-4744.

More information

Do I also need to make a report elsewhere?

To report sexual violence or the discrimination/harassment of a member of a protected category, submit an online report or contact the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) at 510-643-7985 or ask_ophd@berkeley.edu. Please refer to the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Reporting page and the Protected Category Discrimination and Harassment Reporting page for more information.

To report non-violent abusive conduct in the workplace, please refer to the Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Reporting page.

To report retaliation for submitting a report of improper governmental activity (blowing the whistle), please submit an online report or call the Whistleblower Hotline at (800) 403-4744.

Relevant policy

Whistleblower Policy (Policy on Reporting and Investigating Allegations of Suspected Improper Governmental Activities)

Informal summary

Improper governmental activity includes, but is not limited to, corruption, bribery, fraud, or the waste or misuse of University resources. If you suspect that a UC employee is engaged in improper governmental activities, you can report ("blow the whistle"). Retaliation against someone who participates in a whistleblower investigation is prohibited.