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The New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act, Chapter 510 of the Laws of 1999, requires that all state agencies institute a formal internal control program. As a primary component of the program, SUNY has identified a number of high-risk areas for periodic review, and the General Control Environment is included in this group. The General Control Environment is the foundation by which organizational structure, reporting lines, authority, and responsibilities are established in meeting an institution’s overall strategic and internal control objectives.  

Campus-engaged auditors have randomly selected a small number of employees from the college’s organizational chart, and these individuals have been contacted this week for an interview. The interviews will begin Monday, January 13. All correspondence related to the selection and interviewing process will be initiated by the senior staff assistant in Finance and Management, Brenda Durfee. 

The individuals selected will be asked questions concerning policies, procedures, and business practices for their areas. There are no right or wrong answers. Participants should simply respond honestly and to the best of their knowledge, as the results of this process are aimed to assist us in identifying any institutional gaps where internal controls can be strengthened.

I encourage your review of Buffalo State’s Internal Control Program website for additional information. If you have any questions concerning this audit, please contact Lisa Krieger, associate vice president for administrative services, or Brenda Durfee, 878-4311.

Thank you for your assistance in this process.