The University of California has a responsibility to conduct its affairs ethically and in compliance with the law. Employees and others are encouraged to report all known or suspected instances of misuse of University resources and/or known or suspected instances of improper governmental activities by University employees.
Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation for making such reports. This site will provide information and links to help guide you through the policies and show you how to “blow the whistle.”
Executive Director of Civil Rights & Whistleblower Compliance Kellie Brennan is the Locally Designated Official (LDO) for UC Berkeley, charged with implementing the UC Whistleblower Policy and Whistleblower Protection Policy.
The Office of Investigations responds to reports of known or suspected improper governmental activity and retaliation.
What You Can Report
Any activity by UC or a UC employee that:
- Significantly violates University policy
- Violates a state or federal law or regulation, such as:
- Corruption
- Malfeasance
- Bribery
- Theft or misuse of government property
- Fraud
- Coercion
- Conversion
- Demonstrates economic waste, or involves gross misconduct, gross incompetence, or gross inefficiency
How You Can Report
- In writing or verbally
- With as much specific factual information as possible
- Anonymously, if preferred
Protection from Retaliation
If you believe you have been retaliated against for reporting an improper activity, you may file a complaint with your Locally Designated Official, your Human Resources or Academic Personnel office, or your supervisor.
Where You Can Report
- Systemwide Whistleblower Hotline: universityofcalifornia.edu/hotline or (800) 403-4744
- Systemwide Locally Designated Official: Nathan Brostrom: ldo@ucop.edu or (510) 987-9029
- Your Supervisor
- Local Designated Official: Kellie Brennan kelliebrennan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-7985
- Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer: Khira Griscavage kgriscavage@berkeley.edu or ethics@berkeley.edu
- Human Resources Department: Avc-hr@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-7053
- Academic Personnel: appolicy@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-5626
Other Reporting Mechanisms
- California State Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline: auditor.ca.gov/hotline or (800) 952-5665
- California Attorney General’s Hotline: (800) 952-5225
- You may also report fraud, waste & abuse involving specific Federal programs directly. Information on Federal whistleblower programs can be found at ucop.edu/uc-whistleblower/index.html.