§ 73.701 Responsibility for reporting possible criminal violations.

An employee who has information that the employee reasonably believes indicates a possible offense against the United States by an employee of the Department, or any other individual working on behalf of the Department, must immediately report the information to the employee's supervisor, to any management official, or directly to the Inspector General. Offenses covered by the preceding sentence include, but are not limited to, bribery, fraud, perjury, conflicts of interest, misuse of funds, equipment, or facilities, and other conduct by a government officer or employee, grantee, contractor, or other person that is prohibited by title 18 of the United States Code. Employees and supervisors must refer to part 752-1-50 of the Department's Instruction 752, Corrective Action, Discipline and Adverse Actions, or successive Departmental guidance, for procedures regarding the reporting and handling of such information.