Title: Duty to report misconducts
Course: Code of Ethics and conduct OAS - 3rd Edition > Section: Module 4. Channels for Victims, Duty to Report Misconduct, and Whistleblowing

If you observe or learn about facts and circumstances that constitute misconduct or retaliation, you have a duty to report those facts in writing to the Inspector General or to the Department of Human Resources

The sooner you report the misconduct, and the more supporting information that you provide together with your report, the better. You may report such incidents of misconduct and reprisals anonymously.

“All Staff Members and Other Service Providers should render full, prompt, and good faith cooperation in GS/OAS-authorized investigations and inquiries. This includes fully and truthfully answering questions from investigators and other officials, giving the body conducting an inquiry or investigation full and prompt access to individuals, premises, documents, and any other information requested, in order to facilitate proper investigation and review of any complaint. Failure to comply with the duty to cooperate may lead to disciplinary measures being taken.”^1^

 Code of Ethics of the General Secretariat, Section VII., third paragraph.

Remember. It is your duty to report any observed misconduct or retaliation to the Inspector General or to the Department of Human Resources.