EXPLANATORY NOTES REGARDING THE FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS POLICY
Issued May 2022 by the Office of the University Counsel
The Office of the University Counsel has issued these Explanatory Notes to provide information regarding the Financial Investigations Policy and any associated Procedures, Rules, or Guidelines.
Pursuant to the Regulatory Framework Policy (GA2), the Policy and any associated Procedure and Rules set out requirements that must be adhered to by members of the UBC community. However, Guidelines are non-binding and are merely intended to provide guidance to the UBC community. Guidelines may include illustrative examples, best practices, or recommendations. Similarly, these Explanatory Notes are informational only and do not have any regulatory effect.
The Responsible Executive(s) have primary responsibility for the implementation and administration of the Policy and any associated Procedures and Rules. Any questions regarding implementation and administration should be directed to the Responsible Executive(s). Any questions regarding the interpretation of the Policy and any associated Procedures and Rules may be directed to the Office of the University Counsel.
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Policy Short Title: Financial Investigations Policy
Policy Long Title: Internal Audit, Investigations, and Financial Whistleblower
Policy Number: SC15
View the Financial Investigations Policy and Related Documents:
Financial Investigations Policy and Associated Procedures
Policy Date: September 2019
Procedures Date: January 2022
Responsible Executive(s): President
Responsible Board Committee: Audit Committee
Related Policies: Regulatory Framework Policy (GA2)
Related Legislation: N/A