Report and Investigation of Improper Acts

7202.3 - Report and Investigation of Improper Acts (Rev. 213; Issued: 02-10-23; Effective: 02-10-23; Implementation: 02-10-23) Any acts of employees in violation of Federal or State laws or regulations regarding conflicts of interest should be handled in accordance with applicable Federal or State procedures. In the case of State employees, conflicts of interest violations must be reported to the CMS Location , and the CMS Location must be kept advised of the corrective actions. States should ask for assistance or advice in the case of any impropriety involving a conflict of interest that cannot be handled immediately under an applicable State procedure. The regional office of the Inspector General, along with the CMS Location, will then work in close cooperation with the responsible State officials until the matter is resolved.