Certificants are required to comply with all existing and future rules, regulations, and administrative
ethical standards for certification established by INFORMS. Certificants are responsible for demonstrating
compliance, and failure to do so may lead to disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the denial of
eligibility, nonrenewal of a certification, revocation of certification, probation or suspension, issuance of a
letter of censure, or issuance of a written reprimand.
Individuals may report alleged violations of INFORMS rules or regulations in writing to INFORMS. Written
documentation should include the identity of the individual involved in the alleged misconduct and the
nature of the misconduct described in as much detail as possible, and the signature of the individual filing
the complaint.
INFORMS has the authority to initiate a disciplinary action without receiving a complaint or notification of
inappropriate conduct. INFORMS reserves the right to pursue any and all civil and legal remedies available
under the law.
Grounds for disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, the following list:
1. Conviction of any felony involving moral turpitude.
2. Conviction of any other criminal offense which reasonably calls into question the certificant’s
ability to provide professional analytics services.
3. Engaging in, authorizing, or aiding or abetting fraud, deceit, misrepresentation of materials/
facts, provision of false or forged evidence, or bribery in connection with any application for
a certificate or registration.
4. False statements made in any initial or renewal application materials.
5. Obtaining or attempting to obtain certification or renewal by any fraudulent means.
6. Failure to meet renewal requirements.
7. Use of expired credentials or false or unauthorized use of any INFORMS credentials.
8. Unauthorized possession or distribution of INFORMS examination or testing materials.
9. Unauthorized use of any registered trademark of INFORMS.
INFORMS shall have the authority to establish procedures for hearings and potential reinstatement upon
satisfactory assurance of proper conduct.
Individuals who wish to report a possible certification violation may send a written letter of complaint to
INFORMS Certification Manager
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200
Catonsville, Maryland 21228 USA
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