6. When Smittz was asked why he called Councilmember Lincoln and informed him, he indicated he didn’t know how the whole “whistleblower process” worked but he thought telling an elected official would get the ball rolling.
Smittz should have referred to the City of San Jose Whistleblower Hotline and not have contacted Councilmember Lincoln. The Whistleblower Hotline’s purpose to provide the public and employees with an opportunity to express concerns such as: theft of City resources; record falsification, including timecards; misuse of City equipment or property; misuse or waste of City resources, including government funds; and improper activities by City officials, employees, and contractors. There are various ways to express concerns by calling, email, and regular mail. If Smittz did not want to be known as the Whistleblower, he may choose to remain anonymous.
7. When the Auditor interviewed Lazigai, he indicated he was not aware of the email from Smittz and he did not open it if it was sent, and he did not call Smittz telling him to handle it. …show more content…
Although Smittz said he did, Lazigai said he had no knowledge of this incident. Therefore, Smittz lied about informing Lazigai. Smittz must have had a fear of conflict because there was no conversation between Smittz and Lazigai. Smittz must constructively and respectfully engage in conflict even if it is with the Deputy Director. Lazigai needs to be aware of the situation. The incident with Newton and Jones cannot remain submerged and hidden from
Smittz should have referred to the City of San Jose Whistleblower Hotline and not have contacted Councilmember Lincoln. The Whistleblower Hotline’s purpose to provide the public and employees with an opportunity to express concerns such as: theft of City resources; record falsification, including timecards; misuse of City equipment or property; misuse or waste of City resources, including government funds; and improper activities by City officials, employees, and contractors. There are various ways to express concerns by calling, email, and regular mail. If Smittz did not want to be known as the Whistleblower, he may choose to remain anonymous.
7. When the Auditor interviewed Lazigai, he indicated he was not aware of the email from Smittz and he did not open it if it was sent, and he did not call Smittz telling him to handle it. …show more content…
Although Smittz said he did, Lazigai said he had no knowledge of this incident. Therefore, Smittz lied about informing Lazigai. Smittz must have had a fear of conflict because there was no conversation between Smittz and Lazigai. Smittz must constructively and respectfully engage in conflict even if it is with the Deputy Director. Lazigai needs to be aware of the situation. The incident with Newton and Jones cannot remain submerged and hidden from