[Ucrfacultyandstaff] 2026 Whistleblower Notice

[Kiersten Boyce]

Dear UCR Faculty and Staff,


Integrity and accountability are core values of the University of
California. Every employee at UCR plays a role in maintaining our values.

The University’s Whistleblower Policy provides multiple ways for employees
to bring forward concerns of potential employee misconduct. UCR encourages
you to report possible improper activities directly to the whistleblower
hotline ( universityofcalifornia.edu/hotline ; (800) 403-4744); or to me,
UCR's Locally Designated Official (LDO), at ldo at ucr.edu.



The systemwide whistleblower hotline is independently-operated to receive
calls or online reports from faculty, staff, students, or members of the
public. The hotline allows for anonymous reporting. This hotline is staffed
24/7 and is capable of receiving reports in a number of different
languages. Reports received are reviewed promptly by UCR's whistleblower
team, in the Chief Compliance Office. For more information about the
whistleblower process, please visit UCR's investigations website
<https://compliance.ucr.edu/investigations-complaint-resolution>.



UCR *does not tolerate retaliation* against those who raise reports in good
faith.



Posters are displayed in various employee areas that outline reporting
channels. The University's whistleblower poster highlights other avenues
for reporting improper governmental activity, such as the California State
Auditor and the California Attorney General.



The California Government Code requires every state agency, including the
University of California, to annually distribute to its employees a message
from the California State Auditor that provides an explanation of the
California Whistleblower Protection Act. Please find the 2026 message
attached,  along with 2026-27 posters.



Our collective goal is to ensure that the University of California remains
a highly ethical institution, adhering to our internal policies as well as
external regulations and laws. Together, we can continue to foster a
culture of compliance and ethics.


Sincerely,

Kiersten Boyce, J.D.
Chief Compliance Officer and Locally Designated Official
CCEP, CHRC
UC Riverside
Compliance | Integrity and Accountability (ucr.edu)
<https://compliance.ucr.edu/>
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