FALSE TIMESHEETS

Student employees must accurately report hours worked on timesheets. Supervisors must certify that the hours worked are correct.

University policy states that falsification of time sheets is grounds for immediate termination. There are several possible penalties:

Falsification violates state and federal law. The student may be charged with misdemeanor forgery and/or misdemeanor petty larceny, one count for each timesheet. If the pay illegally obtained is large enough, a felony charge of grand larceny may also be made.
There are additional federal laws and regulations regarding fraud in obtaining financial aid. Fines of up to $10,000 and 5 years in jail are potential penalties. Immediate termination from the Federal Work Study program, repayment of aid received, and a permanent bar from receiving further financial aid of any type are possible penalties. The student may be reported to the US Department of Education for possible prosecution.
This behavior violates the Vanderbilt University Student Honor System. The student's behavior will be reported to the Dean of Residential & Judicial Affairs for review.
Suspension or dismissals from the University are other potential penalties. Students should be aware that the University will take action in cases of timesheet fraud.

Please note: Conviction of a felony will bar a student from entry into certain professions, 
such as teaching or nursing. 