TO:  Faculty and Staff

FROM:  Steven G. Poskanzer, President

DATE:  January 9, 2009

It is our responsibility to strive to make our working environment safe, effective, and efficient. Everyone plays an integral part ensuring that this happens. Certainly one of the keys in which we can achieve our goals is to adhere to campus policies and internal controls.

The New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act of 1987 embodies New York State’s commitment to efficient and effective business practices, quality services, and ethics in the operations of State government. As part of the State University of New York, New Paltz is committed to the concepts and requirements contained within this legislation. In addition to these policies and standards, each employee is expected to comply with standards and policies applicable to his/her specific duties and responsibilities.

Internal controls are the methods and measures adopted by the College to meet its mission, and to promote performance leading to effective accomplishment of our goals and objectives. Internal controls promote organizational efficiency, safeguard assets, ensure accuracy and reliability, and ensure compliance to prescribed managerial policies and practices. All employees are responsible for adhering to the internal controls established by the College.

Internal controls are an integral part of the responsibilities of all managers and employees. Within the next semester we will be including an Internal Controls Program brochure with your paycheck. This brochure will give you a better understanding of the specifics of this program.

If you have any questions concerning this memo, the brochure, or the Internal Controls program itself, please contact the campus Internal Control Office, Peter Fairbrother at 257-6960.

We have already made this campus a prosperous, thriving community and with your continued support and diligence, we will continue for years to come!