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Theft and other criminal activities involving County employees, contractors, and vendors.
For example:
- Theft of equipment and supplies
- Theft of electronic information such as personal identifying information (identity theft)
- Misuse of County vehicles
- Time abuse
- Personal use of County equipment and/or other resources
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Violations of the County’s Policy of Equity.
For example:
- Discrimination, retaliation, and/or inappropriate conduct toward others based on a protected status
- Sexual and other unlawful harassment
- Other violations of the County Policy of Equity
These allegations should be referred to the County’s Equity Investigations Unit for investigation.
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Welfare Fraud
These allegations should be referred to the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services Welfare Fraud Investigations Unit (DPSS-Welfare) for investigation. Call the DPSS Welfare Fraud Hotline at (800) 873-7283.
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Labor/employment issues.
For example:
- Hiring improprieties
- Promotional improprieties
- Violations of the County whistleblower ordinance
- Violations of Civil Service Rules
- Other Employment/Labor issues
These allegations are received by the Auditor-Controller’s Office of County Investigations but are typically referred to the Department of Human Resources, Departmental Support Division (HRDS) for investigation.
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Workers’ Compensation Fraud
These allegations are received by the Auditor-Controller’s Office of County Investigations but are typically referred to the Chief Executive Office, Risk Management Division (CEO-WC) for investigation.
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Matters concerning workplace threats and building/physical security.
For example:
- Security incident reporting and threats
- Improper County badge/ID usage
These matters are typically referred to the Sheriff Department’s Court Services Division, Security Operations Unit at (213) 974-2628 or (213) 974-7926.
For immediate building security issues, contact the Sheriff Department’s Countywide Services Division, County Services Bureau (24-Hour Watch Commander) at (213) 974-8000.
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Concerns about management decisions and/or ineffective management.
For example:
- Management decisions that do not align with County strategic plan goals
- Poor programmatic outcomes and measures of effectiveness
- Budget issues
These allegations are received by the Auditor-Controller’s Office of County Investigations but are often referred to the Chief Executive Office and/or discussed with the Board of Supervisors.
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Other Non-County Agencies.
For example:
- In-Home Support Services
- Other matters controlled by State, federal, and other jurisdictions
These matters should be reported to the responsible jurisdiction for investigation.
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Privacy concerns involving County facilities or programs, or violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
For example:
- Inappropriate disclosure of personally identifiable information maintained by the County or one of its contractors
- Acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of protected health information maintained by the County, or one of its contractors, in a manner not permitted which compromises the security or privacy of the protected health information.
These matters should be reported to:
Email: privacy@ceo.lacounty.gov
Phone: (213) 974-2164
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Provides assistance to youth regarding Group Home concerns.
For example:
- Personal rights issues
- Not getting respect
- Complaints about food or clothing
- Personal belongings taken
- Unfair discipline
- Feeling intimidated or isolated
- Other issues
These allegations should be referred to the Los Angeles County Children’s Group Home Ombudsman.