Ethics Hotline Report
- djacobs43
- Jun 30
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Updated: Aug 8
For two fiscal years 2024-2025
Administration and Process
The Office of City Auditor administers the ethics hotline using an independent, outside hotline service provider. The services include:
24/7 call centers receiving reports through a toll-free telephone number, email and the internet. Callers can elect to remain anonymous.
The hotline service emails incident reports to designated parties at the City.
Escalation procedures are in place for sending calls reporting imminent threats of violence, harm to people or loss of assets.
The hotline service includes a web-based case management system. The City’s case managers have access to view and update case information.
Case managers can post questions and follow-up information for the caller to see and respond to. The hotline notifies callers when a post is made to their case.
Incident Report Distribution and Investigation
Tulsa’s ordinances include Title 12, Chapter 6 (“the Ethics Ordinance”). A section in the Ethics Ordinance describes requirements for ethics investigations. Although the ethics hotline is separate from the Ethics Ordinance; the City Auditor’s Office transmits hotline reports for investigation following the framework established in the Ethics Ordinance, as follows.
Reported Party | Investigated By |
|---|---|
Mayor | City Auditor |
City Councilors | City Auditor |
City Auditor | City Council |
Employees (except Human Resources Department staff) | Mayor or designee (Human Resources Director) |
Human Resources Department staff | Mayor or designee |
Ethics Hotline Statistics for Fiscal Years 2024-2025
