In recent years, government agencies have dramatically increased the investigation in and successful prosecution of export regulation violations. The penalties for these violations can be very severe, including personal liability, monetary fines, and imprisonment. However, government agencies assign great weight to voluntary self-disclosures as a mitigating factor. All confirmed violations will be documented and handled in accordance with University policy.
- Any individual who suspects a violation has occurred must immediately notify an Empowered Official. The Empowered Official (if not the UECO) shall then immediately notify the UECO, who will then conduct an internal review of the suspected violation with the advice, assistance, and counsel from the OUC, and/or Empowered Officials. Once the review is complete, the UECO will present the findings to the SVCR for review. If self-disclosure is chosen, the UECO or University assigned counsel will prepare the self-disclosure notification by following the applicable federal agency guidance on such disclosures.