The Board of Education (BOE) wants Howard County residents to have the highest trust in the public officials and employees of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Therefore, the Board expects school system employees to conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical manner at all times in the performance of their duties and to serve as good stewards of public funds.

[ Expected behavior for Board members and employees is explained in proposed BOE Policy 2070. ]

To deter fraud and abuse and ensure the appropriate use of public funds and resources, the HCPSS has established a Fraud Hotline. The HCPSS has contracted with an independent company, Global Compliance, to provide an easy, confidential way for Howard County residents and employees to report possible fraud and abuse. In filling a report, a person may choose to remain anonymous or to leave their name and information so the HCPSS can contact them if more information is needed. In either case, the information will be treated confidentially.

Reporting Other Issues

Complaints involving the following matters should be referred to the individuals listed below and not to the Fraud Hotline. Their names are hyperlinked to their e-mail address for ease of reporting.

Reporting Fraud and Abuse

Reporting by HCPSS Employees

HCPSS employees should first consider reporting suspected fraud or abuse to their immediate supervisor. Employees should use the hotline if remaining anonymous is a consideration. HCPSS employees will be protected by the Board of Education from reprisal or retaliation. Please view Responsibility for Reporting Fraud and Abuse.

Reporting by Residents

Residents should report fraud and abuse to the Fraud Hotline.

Additional Information

• FAQs
• Responsibility for Reporting Fraud and Abuse
• BOE Policy 2070