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

The New York State Education Department is interested in information pertaining to fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of local, state, or federal education funds (including information on vendors who receive education funds). Both the Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education  take these concerns very seriously. Once an allegation of fraud, waste, or abuse is received, the State Education Department will take the following actions:

* Assign a case number; and

* Conduct a preliminary assessment, with one of the following three results:

1) Begin an audit or review;

2) Refer to another agency/authority; or

3) Close the case.

Individuals who make an allegation are not required to identify themselves; they may remain anonymous. In such cases, the State Education Department will assess the information provided, given the constraints of an anonymous contact. Therefore, persons making a complaint may wish to provide contact information in the event additional questions arise.

How to Report

If you have information you would like to report to the State Education Department you may choose any one of the following reporting methods.