Reporting Unlawful or Unethical Conduct
CiDrep SickKids Foundation is committed to lawful and ethical behavior in all its activities. We require you to conduct yourself in a way that complies with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the Foundation’s ethical standards. Our policy concerning reporting good-faith concerns about the legality or propriety of the Foundation's actions or plans is set forth below.
Reporting Concerns. You should promptly make a report when:
- You have a good-faith concern about the propriety or legality of any action that the Foundation or another Foundation employee has taken;
- You have a good-faith concern about the propriety or legality of any action being considered by the Foundation or another Foundation employee;
- You have a good-faith concern about the propriety or legality of any policy or procedure that has been adopted by, or is under consideration by, the Foundation; or
- You have a good faith belief that action needs to be taken for the Foundation to comply with laws or the Foundation’s ethical standards.
Reports can be made, orally or in writing, to:
- Michele P. Madison, Partner. Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP (404.504.7621); or
- Reports also may be made anonymously by calling 470.222.3120
If, after taking these steps, you believe management has been unresponsive, you should report your concerns to the Founder and Executive Director, Michael W. Craige (470.222.3120)
Investigation. We will investigate every report with care and as discreetly as possible. But because of the need to investigate the report, correct a problem, or prevent future problems, the Foundation cannot promise complete confidentiality.
No Retaliation. You will not be discharged, threatened, or discriminated against in any manner for reporting in good faith what you perceive to be wrongdoing, violations of the law or the Foundation’s ethical standards, or other unethical conduct. Any employee who threatens or retaliates against an employee who makes such a good-faith report will face discipline, up to and including termination.
This nonretaliation policy applies even if your report was made in good faith but ultimately appears to be groundless, but not if you deliberately make a false report to harm or retaliate against another employee.
Illustrative Types of Concerns. The following is a non-exhaustive list of the types of improprieties that should be reported:
- Supplying false or misleading information on the Foundation’s financial or other public documents, including its tax return (990PF);
- Embezzlement or other use of Foundation assets for personal gain or benefit;
- Payment for services or goods that are not rendered or delivered;
- Violations of the Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policy Statement;
- Violations of the Foundation’s Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Policy;
- Supplying false or misleading information in connection with the Matching Gift Program; or
- Facilitating or concealing any of the above or similar actions.
The Foundation reserves the right to amend and/or supplement this policy at any time. June 1, 2021.