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<\/figure>Mission<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The Enterprise Compliance Office (ECO) is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of our institution by upholding the highest standards of ethics. We strive to foster a culture of compliance, transparency, and accountability. We support the University\u2019s commitment to deliver upon its mission and vision by proactively navigating the complex regulatory landscape.<\/p>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n
Compliance Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
ECO assists University departments in fulfilling their responsibilities to effectively manage risk and comply with federal and state laws and regulations and University policies and procedures. ECO evaluates and advises on the effectiveness of the Institution\u2019s compliance, risk and control environment, providing advice and consultation to management to build and strengthen compliance structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- We support the employee community in their efforts to: identify compliance risks; develop and implement mitigation plans; draft policies and procedures; and continuously monitor risks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We strive to provide employees with knowledge and resources to promote compliance and minimize risk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We inform the leadership team and the board on university-wide compliance matters and facilitate university-wide general compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We conduct or assist in regular compliance risk assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\nPolicy on Reporting Violations of Law, Regulations, or University Policy and Procedure<\/h2>
To encourage and enable Employees, students, and University Affiliates who have knowledge of violations of law, regulations, or University policy and procedure at the University of Rhode Island, to raise them and to protect individuals who make good faith reports from retaliation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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If you wish to speak to the University Conflicts Advisor or should you have any questions, concerns, or would like to report a potential legal, regulatory or policy violation please contact the Enterprise Compliance Office at: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(401) 874-5749<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLNOTTAGE@uri.edu<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Policy on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment<\/h2>
To increase the awareness of Employees and other University community members to the
potential for conflicts of interest and commitment, and to establish a process whereby such conflicts may be managed or avoided.<\/p><\/div><\/div>learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n