Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is committed to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. Maintaining public trust and safe, supportive learning environments depends on employees, families, and community members speaking up when something does not seem right.
The Office of Internal Audit maintains a confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse reporting process to receive and review concerns involving misuse of PWCS resources, violations of laws or policies, or other serious misconduct.
Concerns appropriate for the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline may include, but are not limited to:
If you are unsure whether a concern should be reported, you may contact the Office of Internal Audit for guidance.
The Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline is not intended for:
Using the appropriate channel helps ensure concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
All reports are handled confidentially to the extent permitted by law.
PWCS takes all reports seriously and reviews them objectively and fairly.
For guidance before reporting, you can contact the Office of Internal Audit at 571-402-3144 if you have questions about whether or how to submit a concern.
You may report fraud, waste, or abuse using any of the following methods:
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline: 703-791-8993
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers may remain anonymous.
Download the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Reporting Form (PDF)
Office of Internal Audit
Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center
14715 Bristow Road
Manassas, VA 20108
The Office of Internal Audit reviews and evaluates reported concerns in a manner that is:
Reporting concerns helps protect students, staff, public resources, and the trust placed in PWCS by our community. All allegations are taken seriously and addressed in accordance with PWCS Policy 351, "Reporting, Investigating, and Prosecuting Fraud, Embezzlement, and Other Financial Irregularities," and Regulation 351-1, "Reporting, Investigating and Prosecuting Fraud, Embezzlement and Other Irregularities."
Anytime you reasonably suspect misconduct. It is never too late to report fraud.
Prince William County Public Schools Office of Internal Audit.
The Office of Internal Audit takes all complaints and reports seriously. We will make every effort to properly investigate the reports. You can assist us in our investigation by providing as much documentation or data as possible.
The Code of Virginia defines abuse, fraud, and waste as:
"Abuse" means the excessive or improper use of something, or the employment of something in a manner contrary to the natural or legal rules for its use; the intentional destruction, diversion, manipulation, misapplication, maltreatment, or misuse of resources owned or operated by the locality; or extravagant or excessive use so as to abuse one's position or authority;
"Fraud" means the intentional deception perpetrated by an individual or individuals, or an organization or organizations, either internal or external to Prince William County Public Schools that could result in a tangible or intangible benefit to themselves, others, or the locality or could cause detriment to others or the locality. Fraud includes a false representation of a matter of fact, whether by words or by conduct, by false or misleading statements, or by concealment of that which should have been disclosed, which deceives and is intended to deceive; and
"Waste" means the intentional or unintentional, thoughtless or careless expenditure, consumption, mismanagement, use, or squandering of resources owned or operated by the locality to the detriment or potential detriment of the locality. Waste also includes incurring unnecessary costs because of inefficient or ineffective practices, systems, or controls.