Initiatives to prevent fraudulent use of public research funds
Based on the "Guidelines for Management and Auditing of Public Research Funds at Research Institutions (Implementation Standards) (revised on February 1, 2021)," the National University Corporation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology is taking the following measures to establish a system to properly manage and administer public research funds at the University and to prevent improper use.
Declaration of determination to eradicate research funding fraud
As part of our efforts to eradicate research funding fraud, we have made the following commitment:
Please see the link below to read the full statement.
Basic Policy etc.
This is the university's basic policy and related requirements for preventing unauthorized use.
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Basic Policy for Preventing the Misuse of Competitive Funds, etc. (PDF format: 120KB)
- Guidelines for the Establishment of the Promotion Office for the Prevention of Misuse of Competitive Funds, etc., at the National University Corporation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Agriculture and Technology
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Fraud Prevention Plan (PDF format: 120KB)
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Competitive Funds Handling Guidelines
- Guidelines for handling investigations into the misuse of competitive funds, etc., of the National University Corporation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
- Code of Conduct for the Use of Competitive Funds, etc. (PDF format: 101KB)
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Agriculture and Technology Ethical Guidelines for Researchers
Management responsibility system
Our university has established the following management responsibility structure, with President as the ultimate authority.
①Chief Administrator (President)
It oversees the entire university and bears ultimate responsibility for the operation and management of the university's competitive funds, etc.
②General Manager (Director (in charge of planning and internal control))
The Office of President of the University assists the Chief Administrator and has substantial responsibility and authority for overseeing the operation and management of competitive funds, etc. for the entire university.
3) Compliance Promotion Officer (head of department, etc.)
They have the actual responsibility and authority to oversee the operation and management of competitive funds etc. within their departments etc.
Competitive Funds Handling Manual
This manual provides a concise explanation of the guidelines decided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and various requirements of our university.
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Technology Competitive Funds Handling Manual II (PDF format: 1.8MB)
- To all faculty and staff members(258KB)
(Reference)
Related Regulations
These are the main regulations of our university regarding accounting, audits, etc.
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology Accounting Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology Accounting Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Contract Administration Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation)
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Subsidy Accounting Handling Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Administrative Organization Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation)
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation Auditor Audit Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Auditor Audit Implementation Standards
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology Internal Audit Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Regulations Concerning the Protection of Whistleblowers
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Disciplinary Regulations for Staff
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology Compliance Regulations
- Tokyo University of Agriculture Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Faculty Member Ordering Procedures (PDF format: 125KB)
- Guidelines for the suspension of transactions related to contracts for the purchase of goods, etc. at the National University Corporation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (PDF format: 376 KB)
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Inventory Management Guidelines (PDF format: 112KB)
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation) Guidelines for handling consumables that can be easily converted into cash
(reference)
For other regulations not mentioned above, please see below.
To all traders
This is information about our university's ordering, delivery, and inspection system.
When conducting business with our university, you will be required to submit a written pledge.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
This is the form for the Letter of Pledge (for trading companies). Please download and use it.
External Links
Link to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and other related website.
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◆Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology HP
- Guidelines for the Management and Audit of Public Research Funds at Research Institutions (Implementation Standards) (Revised February 1, 2021)
- Grant-in-Aid Handbook (for researchers and research institutions)
- List of competitive funding from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
◆Cabinet Office website
Reporting and consultation desk
In order to facilitate early detection and correction of improper use of competitive funds, etc., we have set up a reporting and consultation desk for any improper or suspected improper use.
[Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Management Division Financial Affairs Office]
Address: 3-8-1 Harumicho, Fuchu City, Tokyo 183-8538
Phone: 042-367-5521 (ext. 5521)
FAX: 042-367-5554
e-mail: tuhousya(insert @ here) cc.tuat.ac.jp
*Please refer to the "Manual for Handling Competitive Funds, etc. II" for the process from notification to investigation and reporting.