An organization discovered an internal policy violation that resulted in financial loss. The incident involved unauthorized resource misuse, possibly by a staff member. The case is significant enough to warrant a thorough investigation but does not warrant law enforcement involvement. The organization wants to ensure the investigation is conducted appropriately without affecting the overall operations. What type of investigation would be most appropriate in this scenario?
An administrative investigation is the most appropriate in this scenario because the incident involves an internal policy violation without criminal elements or the need for law enforcement intervention. This type of investigation can address unauthorized resource misuse by a staff member while allowing the organization to manage the situation internally and continue its operations without significant disruption.
Administrative investigations are non-criminal in nature and are related to misconduct or activities of an employee that include, but are not limited to: Violation of organization’s policies, rules, or protocols. Resource misuse or damage or theft Threatening or violent behavior.