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Regents Goal #5:  "Resources under our care will be used or maintained in the public interest."


Tips for Submitting Information  

 The following are examples of information you may be able to provide. (These documents may

  be submitted via mail or e-mail):

        * Type of funds or programs involved and the applicable restrictions, rules, or regulations that relate to them.

        * What the individual(s) did. Include anything done to avoid detection.

         * Names of individuals involved including position, organization address, and telephone number.

         * Date(s) of the misconduct or wrongdoing.

* Record, or other document to support or validate the concern.

 When providing information concerning contractor or grantee fraud, it is helpful to provide the:

         * Name and address of the sub and primary contractors, including responsible official.

         * Nature of the wrongdoing  (e.g. intentional misuse of funds for other purposes, cost mischarging,

            or conflict of interest).

         * Bid, contract, or grant numbers.

         * Date of the contract or grant award.

         * Cost and terms of the contract.

 The New York State Education Department only reviews issues concerning School Districts, BOCES

 and entities that receive State or Federal education funds. Here is a list of other links that may be more

 appropriate for your concern:

E-mail Address

Web Address

Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (oversees non-degree granting proprietary schools in NewYork State)

bpss@mail.nysed.gov

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/bpss/

Office of College and University  Evaluation  

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/comments.htm

U.S. Office for Civil Rights  

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html?src=rt

New York State Attorney General (Consumer Fraud)  

http://www.oag.state.ny.us/complaints/complaints.html

Higher Education Services Corporation (Student Financial Aid)  

http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/1E0257F01EA7660485256DBA00663BCF?OpenDocument&a=HE


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