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New fraud report policy proposed; committee asks for clearer confidentiality, whistleblower protections and deposit timing
Summary
The committee reviewed a proposed fraud policy (Policy 828) and asked staff to refine confidentiality language, add explicit whistleblower protections and clarify timing for deposit of funds (suggesting 1–2 business days) and check‑signer approval processes.
The Haverford Township School District Policy Committee reviewed a proposed fraud and reporting policy (Policy 828) on May 15 and asked staff to clarify confidentiality rules for investigations, explicitly protect good‑faith reporters from retaliation and to adjust operational timing for deposits and fund handling.
Committee members said adding a fraud policy is a best practice flagged in compliance monitoring and supported a policy that provides reporting channels, confidentiality protections and anti‑retaliation assurances for employees who raise concerns in good faith.
Why it matters: a clear fraud policy…
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