The Kansas Department of Commerce places high priority on eliminating suspected program fraud and abuse.  Commerce implements policies and procedural safeguards in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act, U.S. Department of Labor Regulations, Kansas Whistleblower's Act, and other applicable State and Federal Laws in furtherance of this goal.  These policies apply to State agencies, Local Areas, recipients, subrecipients, contractors, and/or participants.

The Fraud and Abuse Incident Report serves as the official document for reporting instances of fraud, gross mismanagement, funds misapplication, and other instances of known or suspected criminal or related activities.  Additionally, the Kansas Whistleblower's Act prohibits reprisal against any employee for reporting fraud or other instances of criminal activity to the appropriate authorities.  This page contains Commerce's Policy for Reporting Suspected Program Fraud or Abuse, the Kansas Whistleblower's Act, and associated notification requirements.  Please reference the links below for access to these materials. 

Criminal Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Reporting Procedures 

Information and complaints involving criminal fraud, waste, abuse or other criminal activity related to the Kansas WIA programs must be reported immediately.  The reporting policy is available by clicking here.

Incident Reporting Poster

All offices supported by federal employment and training funds are required to display the Incident Reporting Poster in a prominent location, which is available by clicking here.

Kansas Whistleblower's Act

The Act prevents employers from blocking an employee's attempt to report violations of state or federal law and/or instituting disciplinary actions for reporting such violations.  The Kansas Whistleblower's Act can be accessed by clicking here.

Kansas Whistleblower's Act Poster

All offices with State employees are required by statute to display the Kansas Whistleblower's Act in a prominent location, which is available by clicking here.