NC H715

State employees have a duty to report evidence of violations of law, fraud, misappropriation of state resources, danger to public health and safety, or gross mismanagement to their supervisor, department head, or State Auditor.

State employees are protected from discharge, threats, or discrimination in compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for making good-faith reports of improper governmental activities.

Employee identity remains confidential under public records law until the matter is resolved or the employee consents to disclosure, and employees are immune from civil liability for good-faith reports.

State departments, agencies, and institutions must post notice and use appropriate means to inform employees of their duties and protections under the law and the availability of assistance from the State Auditor.

State employees who make substantiated allegations that result in savings to the State are entitled to receive a monetary reward equal to 20% of the amount of savings generated, as determined by the Office of State Budget and Management.