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Do you have questions about conflicts of interest? Or maybe you'd like to learn more about the warning signs of fraud. AAS has developed fraud training videos and custom Chat GPTs to help you navigate these important--but sometimes confusing--topics.

Fraud Awareness, Prevention, and Reporting - Video Training Series

Developed by Audit & Advisory Services, this training series teaches what fraud is, how it manifests in higher education settings, and the factors that may drive it. We also present practical prevention measures, highlight red flags to watch for, and the proper steps for reporting concerns through University channels.
 

1. Understanding Fraud

This video provides a foundational overview of fraud, including what it is, what it is not, and the key factors that may motivate individuals to engage in fraudulent behavior.

2. Fraud in Higher Education

This segment examines how fraud can arise within academic institutions and highlights real-world examples and insights related to environments like ours.

3. Preventing Fraud

This module outlines practical steps you can take to help prevent fraud, explaining the role of internal controls and why they are essential in both preventing and detecting fraudulent activity.

4. Reporting Fraud

This final module underscores the important role each of us plays in identifying potential fraud, reviewing common red flags and provides guidance on how to appropriately report concerns through established university channels.

Fraud and COI/COC GPTs

Designed to help you navigate issues surrounding fraud and conflicts of interest and commitment, these custom GPTs are trained on University policy.
 

Note: You must be signed into your USC ChatGPT account to access these custom GPTs.

Fraud Awareness GPT

This GPT provides users with guidance on fraud awareness, prevention, and reporting by explaining what fraud is, what are common red flags of potential fraud, and what users should do if they suspect fraud.

Conflicts of Interest and Commitment GPT

This GPT helps users understand conflicts of interest and commitment, recognize situations that may warrant disclosure or review, understand University of South Carolina requirements and reporting processes, and identify the appropriate University of South Carolina office or resource for assistance.

 


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