Compliance

... is a commitment to establish a culture of 鈥渄oing right.鈥

Compliance means acting with integrity, which is the foundation for earning the respect and trust of stakeholders.  University employees are responsible for maintaining high ethical standards and have a responsibility to understand and follow federal, state, and local laws as well as university policies and procedures applicable to their jobs. Compliance is not a new responsibility for anyone 鈥 it is central to how we do our work.

To have an effective compliance program, an organization must establish and maintain an organizational culture that 鈥渆ncourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law.鈥 U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines 搂8B2.1(a)(2)

Departments are responsible for monitoring compliance, each operating as the subject matter expert for their area. Accountability and stewardship standards undergo constant change and Compliance Offices are charged with creating an institutional compliance program to coordinate, monitor, and improve functions to meet those standards. Risk Management, Internal Control, Internal Audit and Compliance inter-relate through policy and define the framework for an overarching program representing the University's commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities based upon ethical behavior and compliance with applicable laws and rules.

How would I know if there is a compliance or integrity issue? Please use the questions below to help you identify issues. If the answer to any of these questions is NO, then there is likely a compliance or integrity issue:

  • Are these actions legal?
  • Do these actions follow University policy?
  • Do these actions seem fair and honest?

If I think there is a compliance or integrity issue, what should I do?

  1. Identify the concern. If you have observed possible illegal or unethical behavior in a non-emergency situation (remember, appropriate emergency response is to notify UPD by calling 911), take time to review related policies for guidance.
  2. Discuss your concerns with your Supervisor. If this step is not possible or if you are not comfortable doing so, see the next step.
  3. Discuss your concerns with Human Resources, Associate Counsel, Compliance, Internal Audit, Internal Control, and/or Risk Management. If your are not comfortable with any of these options, wish to remain anonymous, or feel you have not received a satisfactory response, see the next step.
  4. Submit a report through the Hotline (607) 777-5049.

Various State and Federal laws, as well as SUNY Policies, require that SUNY campuses designate an employee to fill a particular compliance function/ responsibility. See Compliance Roles for specific assignments on our campus. General contact information is found below.

Contacts For Concerns Regarding: Department Phone (607)
Compliance - General Risk Management &
Administrative Compliance
777-7475
Confidential Recycling
- Paper Records
- Electronic/Digital
Facilities Management 777-3411
Disciplinary Issues Human Resources
Labor Relations
777-2187
777-4939
EEO/Diversity Issues Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 777-4775
Environmental Health & Safety Environmental Health & Safety 777-2211
Export Controls

Research Foundation-based 

Non-RF based

777-6752

777-7475

Fraud/ Irregularities

Internal Audit

Risk Management & Administrative Compliance

777-2156 

777-7475

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Business Office 777-6886
Research Misconduct Research Compliance 777-3532
Threats / Physical Violence University Police 777-2393 or 911 in an emergency
Training - Compliance University Center for Training & Development 777-6398

...and Ethics

The University Ethics Officer is Joseph Schultz. SUNY Policy is located and questions should be directed to Mr. Schultz at (607-777-2187) or jschultz@binghamton.edu.