Fraud and Irregularities

ANNOUNCING A NEW FRAUD and IRREGULARITIES REPORTING PLATFORM   

As part of our commitment to accountability, 亚洲情色 has partnered with EthicsSuite to provide a web and telephone-based reporting platform.  This service allows students, faculty, and staff to safely and anonymously report fraud, waste, abuse, misappropriation of assets, and operational irregularities.

New Telephone Hotline: 844-469-6402
Secure 24/7 Access Portal: 

The Fraud and Irregularities / Compliance Hotline is a support process within our organizational compliance program.

It is campus policy that members of the community practice honesty and integrity, actively help prevent fraud, and promptly report any known or suspected wrongdoing involving SUNY funds, property, or personnel. EthicsSuite fulfills mandatory compliance regulations set by New York State and the State University of New York systems.

It is SUNY policy that members of the SUNY community:

  • comply with SUNY policies and procedures, New York State and federal laws, and regulations,
  • practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities;
  • observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities;
  • help ensure the prevention and detection of fraud and irregularities;
  • be familiar with the types of fraud and irregularities that might occur in their area;
  • be alert for any indication that fraud or irregularities might exist in their area; and
  • promptly report any known or suspected fraud or irregularities involving SUNY or affiliated entity funds, resources, property, or employees.

It is SUNY policy that employees and individuals who lawfully report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse shall not suffer discharge, demotion, suspension, threats, harassment, discrimination, or other forms of retaliation for making such reports in good faith.

What to report here

For the purpose of the hotline and other reporting methods covered here, fraud and irregularities include activities that are:

  1. misappropriation of assets;
  2. in violation of or non-compliant with any SUNY, New York State, or Federal law, regulation, policy or procedure;
  3. economically wasteful;
  4. an indication of gross misconduct or incompetency; or
  5. an unethical, improper, or dishonest act. Examples of improprieties include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Theft of any State or SUNY asset including, but not limited to money, tangible property, trade secrets or intellectual property;
    • Misappropriation, misapplication, destruction, removal, or concealment of State or SUNY property;
    • Inappropriate use of computer systems, including hacking and software piracy;
    • Unauthorized disclosure of confidential or proprietary information;
    • Unauthorized disclosure of student educational records, personal information, or medical information;
    • Authorizing or receiving compensation for hours not worked or covered by appropriate and available leave;
    • Fraudulent or otherwise deceptive financial reporting;
    • Credit card and travel expense fraud;
    • Use of staff to perform personal errands, services or tasks;
    • Alteration or falsification of documents;
    • False claims by students, employees, vendors or others associated with SUNY; and
    • Bribery, kickbacks, bid rigging and conflicts of interest.

What to do if you suspect a fraud, dishonesty, or questionable act

Do not try to question anyone or otherwise investigate the matter yourself.  Anyone with reason to believe fraud or irregularity has occurred are responsible to report incidents. Please familiarize yourself with the activity definitions above before filing a report. 

What we need to know

To best investigate reports, we need to know the following:

  • A description of the suspected wrongdoing (what, where, when and how) including dates/times and if the acts are continuing
  • The individuals involved in the alleged wrongdoing and a description of their involvement (who) 
  • Names of any witnesses 
  • The potential financial loss

Include as much detail as possible - all information helps.  

Good Faith, Confidentiality & Protection

EthicsSuite ensures total anonymity.  The good faith standard protects individuals who make a report, even if that report turns out to be incorrect.  Reporters who provide false information knowingly are not protected.  If you suspect fraud, document it and submit it via the portal; do not conduct your own investigation.

If you are a supervisor, department head or university official and you become aware of known or suspected fraud or irregularity from any party, you should report using the EthicsSuite portal immediately.  Do not confront, question, notify or terminate the suspected employee or accept the resignation of an employee who is suspected of, or admits to, fraudulent conduct.

How to report

In addition to reporting via the 亚洲情色 Compliance Hotline 844-469-6402, you may report your concerns of known or suspected acts of fraud, waste, irregular or unethical activity to one or more of the following:

  • Your Supervisor or Head of Department
  • Director of Internal Audit
  • Director of Risk Management and Administrative Compliance

Suspected theft of cash and/or physical assets should be reported immediately to State University Police at  (607)777-2393, or police@binghamton.edu

Alternate Resources

There are alternate resources available on campus and off for potential compliance issues.

Think Before You Speak

Please think before making allegations of fraud or dishonesty and be reasonably certain of any claims. Such allegations can significantly and negatively impact the life of the accused individual and adversely affect the working environment of the department.

亚洲情色 Fraud-Related Policies

SUNY System Report Fraud

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亚洲情色 RF Compliance

SUNY RF Compliance Hotline 

Complaints, concerns and/or disclosures may be filed anonymously through the RF Ethics Hotline online at or call 800-461-9330.  General compliance information may be found at the page. 

Related Information Links

  • , Conflict of Interest
  • , Business or professional activities by state officers and employees and party officers
  • , Financial Disclosure
  • , Code of Ethics
  • , Information on retaliatory action by employers; prohibition (whistleblower protection)