28 Miss. Code. R. 301-6.8

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 28-301-6.8 - Reporting Misuse/Abuse of TIGER/ARRA Funding

A. Notwithstanding the above paragraphs, in the event that an employee has a good faith belief that, in relation to TIGER or other ARRA funding, there has been:

1. gross mismanagement of an agency contract or grant relating to TIGER/ARRA funds;

2. a gross waste of TIGER/ARRA funds;

3. a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety related to the implementation or use of TIGER/ARRA funds;

4. an abuse of authority related to the implementation or use of TIGER/ARRA funds; or

5. a violation of law, rule, or regulation related to an agency contract or grant awarded or issued relating to TIGER/ARRA funds, such employee should address his or her concerns to The Network, Inc. at 1-877-452-3671.

B. Reports related to TIGER/ARRA funds can also be made to:

1. the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board;

2. an Inspector General;

3. the Comptroller General;

4. a member of Congress;

5. a State or Federal regulatory or law enforcement agency;

6. a person with supervisory authority over the employee (or such other person working for the employer who has the authority to investigate, discover or terminate misconduct);

7. a court or grand jury;

8. the head of a Federal agency (or their representatives).

28 Miss. Code. R. 301-6.8

Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21

Amended 12/3/2020