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Speak Up to Report Fraud, Waste, Abuse or Misuse
The City of El Paso is a recipient of funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Act"), the government's economic stimulus plan. To ensure that these funds are appropriated properly and dedicated to our nation's economic recovery, we're counting on you to speak up if you see mismanagement or misconduct.
You have several channels available to anonymously report your concerns regarding fraud, waste, abuse or misuse of stimulus-related funds, including a third-party hotline and web page.
Call 1-866-614-9688. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not have to provide your name.
Report Any Mismanagement of Recovery Act Funds Promptly Without Fear of Retaliation
No employee of any employer receiving funds under the Act may be discharged, demoted or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing information that the employee reasonably believes is evidence of:
1. Gross mismanagment of a contract or grant relating to covered funds.
2. A gross waste of covered funds.
3. A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety related to the implementation or use of covered funds.
4. An abuse of authority related to the implementation or use of covered funds; or
5. A violation of law, rule or regulation related to a contract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contract) or grant awarded or issued relating to covered funds.
The prohibition of retaliation covers a report of mismanagment of funds made to any supervisor or manager of the City, including Ethics Officer, Compliance Officer or other designated company official, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, a Federal agency inspector general, the Comptroller General, a member of Congress, a State or Federal regulatory or law enforcement agency, a court or grand jury, the head of a Federal agency or their representatives.
If you believe you have been retaliated against for making a report under the Act, you may submit a complaint to the inspector general of teh Federal agecny disbursing the covered funds. The inspector general will conduct an investigation and make a report of findings to you, your employer, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board and the disbursing Federal agency.
For more information on whistleblower protection under the Recovery Act, go to www.recovery.gov
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LINK: Reporting Misuse Flyer
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Did You Know?
It takes on average 6 to 8 seconds for the Solid Waste Division of the city’s Environmental Services Department to service one residential container filled with refuse or recyclables.
The amount of time it takes to service a container shoots up significantly if the container is overflowing or placed improperly on the curb.
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2-1-1 Providing Support Services to Military Families
2-1-1 Information and Referral specialists are now offering specialized referrals for military members and families of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
The referral service is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, operated by the City of El Paso Department of Public Health. The program provides 24/7 information and referral services to residents of El Paso, Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.
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City Clinics Offering Back-To-School Immunizations
The Immunization Program of the City of El Paso Department of Public Health is offering back-to-school immunizations.
The program is providing traditional vaccines for school-age children and the vaccines students must have under new state requirements to take effect Aug. 1.
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"On the Waterfront" with EPWU
The El Paso Water Utilities produces a publication titled On the Waterfront, providing valuable and interesting information about the Utility and its operations.
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Sun Metro Introduces New Pass, Improves Bus Stops
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, Sun Metro will put into action the daily and weekly passes aimed at helping public transit riders save money.
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Sun Metro Route 70 University Express
On Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, Sun Metro’s Route 70 University Express will begin operating from the Eastside Terminal, 1165 Sunmount Dr., to the UTEP and El Paso Community College Rio Grande campus area.
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Mr. Antonio Marmolejo, C.M. appointed as Assistant Director of Aviation Development
The El Paso International Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant Director within the Department.
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EPIA Employee Service Awards
El Paso International Airport (EPIA) employees recently received awards for their service with the City of El Paso.
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El Paso Police Department Takes Home State Narcotics Awards
In July, the Texas Narcotics Officers Association selected the recipients of their state awards at the State conference held in El Paso on July 13 - 16th.
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Development Services Extends Best Wishes
After providing over 20 years of dedicated service to the City of El Paso and the community, the Development Services Department would like to extend its congratulations to Eva Valdez and Armando Gomez on their retirement.
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Student Interns Show Great Dedication
The Engineering Department saw outstanding determination and promise in its student interns as part of a City and Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande initiative targeting youth summer employment opportunities for high school graduates.
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Sun Metro Veteran Driver Says Good-bye
In an emotional farewell to his co-workers and longtime friends, veteran coach operator Jose Cruz ended his 30-year run with Sun Metro on July 18.
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Faith at Work
The positive character trait for this month is Faith.
For several months now the Environmental Services Department has been reinforcing positive character traits under a leadership program known as Character First! The program stresses 49 distinctive qualities intended to enhance customer service while boosting employee morale.
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Take Advantage: Butterfield Trail Golf Course Offers City Employee Discount at Restaurant
The Butterfield Trail Golf Course is now offering City Employees a 10% discount on Breakfast and Lunch.
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Beyond the Blue Door Art
El Paso International Airport, in collaboration with the El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, will display the artwork of Sam Gilliam, Beyond the Blue Door.
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For the past several years, we have organized an Ad Hoc Employee Work Group to vet issues facing the work force. This has included Civil Service Commission Rule Changes, Charter Amendments affecting civil service, compensation and pay plan, etc. It has proven to be a good forum to gauge the pulse of the organization. However, it really has not represented the entire organization in terms of all departments having a seat at the table.
Since communication continues to be an issue, I am proposing to reorganize this group into an Employee Ad Hoc Advisory Committee that would include at least one employee per department. The group needs to be diverse in terms of representation – management/supervisory, professional/technical, administrative/general labor categories. The group would likely meet six times a year and an agenda would be developed in advance of issues to discuss. At the very least, this new Advisory Committee would give employees a safe forum to raise issues and items that may be of importance elsewhere in the organization.
The process to form the Employee Ad Hoc Advisory Committee will proceed as follows:
- Department Heads have been instructed to develop a process to solicit names of up to three employees who are interested in serving on this work group from each department to put forward for consideration
- Names would then be submitted to the City Manager’s Office and then employees would be randomly selected so that the Committee had an employee from each department and a representative cross section from the EX, PM and GS classifications.
The committee is anticipated to be seated in January for the new calendar year. Members of the Committee rotate off annually, allowing for different employees to participate on the Committee each year. Meetings will potentially be held either during the lunch period or late afternoon to minimize conflict with work schedules.
If you are interested in the possibility of participating in this new work group, please speak with your supervisor or Department Head to get more information on the department nomination process.
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Contact Us
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Send us an email at:
elpasopio@elpasotexas.gov
We value your opinion!
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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MONTHLY SAFETY TIP |
Monthly Safety Tip: Elevator Guidelines
When boarding an elevator, please wait until everyone who is exiting has left before you enter the elevator. Once on, stand close to a wall or move to a corner to make room for other riders. Move to the back of the elevator if you are traveling several floors or in the front or side if your ride is short.
If you are in the back of a crowded elevator and you need to get off, let others know.
Be sure not to block the door when the elevator stops and step aside for people getting off the elevator. You may have to step out to make room; then, step back in.
If you are standing in front of the elevator buttons, you may be asked to push buttons for others.
Be considerate if you are sick and carry a handkerchief or tissues to cover your mouth and nose in case you need to sneeze or cough.
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