Reporting Compliance Concerns and Fraud

We all have a responsibility for creating and maintaining a compliance conscious environment. This includes asking questions if you are not sure what to do and raising concerns if you see something that you don't think is right. Early recognition and reporting of a problem can prevent something small from evolving into a bigger problem for the college.

For SUNY Empire employees who have had suspicious activity occur with their college issued credit card, please contact the college Controller, Karen Lehoe at Karen.Lehoe@esc.edu 

Reporting Options

If you suspect fraud, waste, abuse or irregular activities you should report your concerns privately to:

Or you may also report these allegations anonymously to the University Auditor in the methods listed below:

Voicemail: (518) 320-1539
Fax: (518) 320-1564
Write to:

State University Of New York
Office of the University Auditor
State University Plaza N120
Albany, NY 12246

All allegations and concerns submitted to the University Auditor will be reviewed by a committee of SUNY System Administration officials in accordance with SUNY fraud procedures.

All allegations and concerns submitted to SUNY Empire Controller will be reviewed by the Controller in consultation with the appropriate stakeholders for a resolution. The Internal Control Officer will be notified of every submitted concern. 

Retaliation against anyone who reports suspected fraud in good faith under this process is strictly prohibited. If false allegations are made, they may result in disciplinary actions against the reporter subject to the appropriate collective bargaining unit.

Other Reporting Options

Office of the State Comptroller – Fraud Hotline 1-888-672-4555

Email: Investigations@osc.state.ny.us

The SUNY Research Foundation Ethics Hotline 1-800-670-7225

SUNY Research Foundation Internal Audit Contacts 

Resources

Compliance at Empire State College

ESC Policies and Procedures

SUNY Compliance