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Theft and other criminal activities involving County employees, contractors, and vendors.

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False Legal Claims and Unlawful Incentives Against the County (AB218)

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Violations of the County’s Policy of Equity.

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Welfare Fraud

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Labor/employment issues.

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Workers’ Compensation Fraud

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Matters concerning workplace threats and building/physical security.

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Concerns about management decisions and/or ineffective management.

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Other Non-County Agencies.

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Privacy concerns involving County facilities or programs, or violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Provides assistance to youth regarding Group Home concerns.

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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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False Legal Claims and Unlawful Incentives Against the County (AB218)

Click here to report any individual offering money or other incentives in exchange for making a false legal claim against the County—including claims related to childhood sexual assault per Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218)—or to provide information or evidence regarding a false legal claim made against the County government.

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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) 349-9970.

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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, Workplace Investigations.

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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.

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Los Angeles County Fraud Hotline

Department of Auditor-Controller
Office of County Investigations

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Los Angeles County Fraud Hotline

Department of Auditor-Controller Office of County Investigations

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Department of Auditor-Controller
Office of County Investigations