Office of the University Auditor . 'l he State University .- 0! New York State University Plaza Albany, New York 12246 July 10, 2017 Ms. Catherine Leahy Scott State Inspector General New York State Of?ce of the Inspector General Empire State Plaza Agency Building 2, 16m Floor Albany, New York 12223 Re: NYSIG #1240-032?2017 New Paltz (Campus) Dear Ms. Leahy Scott: The State University of New York reviewed the complaint that was referred by your Of?ce to SUNY for examination and action as warranted. The complaint alleges that four employees were found sleeping on the job and falsifying timesheets. It is also allegingthat three of the employees who are no longer work at the Campus are posting false claims on social media about the Police Department at SUNY New Paltz (Campus). The Campus reviewed the allegations and indicated that the incidents were investigated by Employee Relations and certain disciplinary actions were taken. As to current actions by the former employees such as social media postings, the Campus indicated that it does not have jun'sdiction over the employees and has no grounds to act on this allegation. However, the Campus does not believe that the former employees are creating a hostile work environment. The Campus has employed a consultant that is working with the Campus Police Department to assess operational structure, communication, community and union relations, and leadership development. As such, we consider the matter closed and no further action is warranted. Michael (Xbbott, CPA University Auditor Copy: Ms. Mr. Porter Ms. McLoughlin Ms. Halstead/New Paltz 0 Learn T0 thePOWGI?ott To Serve Egg, If; g_ @1913?! STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF THE WELFARE INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF THE COMPENSATION FRAUD INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPIRE STATE PLAZA AGENCY BLDG. 2, 16TH FLOOR ALBANY, NEW YORK 12223 61 BROADWAY, SUITE 2100 (518) 474-1010 55 COURT STREET, FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1 0006 BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 (212) 635-3150 . (715) 847-7118 CATHERINE LEAHY SCO1T INSPECTOR GENERAL May 1 5, 2017 Of?ce of the General Counsel 7 State University of New York Administration: State University Plaza, 3rd Fl. Albany, New York 12246 Attn.: Joseph Porter, Senior Vice Chancellor and General Counsel NYSIG #1240?032-201 7 Dear Counselor Porter: On April 24,. 2017, the Of?ce of the Inspector General received the attached complaint. After preliminary review, it has been determined that this matter is more appropriate for your agency to address. Therefore, I am referring this matter to your of?ce for review and appropriate action. Any further inquiries from the complainant regarding this matter will be directed to your attention. Please advise me of the results of your examination by June 26, 2017. This response should be sent electronically to: Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott Of?ce of the New York State Inspector General Chief Investigator Leslie M. Arp ig.response@ig.nv.gov Please note our new email address. If you need any further information or assistance, please feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, Leslie M. Arp Chief Investigator Case Management Unit Attachment Cc: Michael Abbott, University Auditor Form: th rev 9i2009 Of?ce of the inspector General Complaint intake Form Office Source of Complaint Date Cornpla'rit Received: Mon 412412017 File Number: 1240-032? 201? Albany Email T'me Complaint Received: Received By: dkrueger Krueger, Danielle Page 1 of 3 To intake/Date: Mon #242201? intake Person: hmccarthy McCarthy, Haley Additional Source information: I Location of Occurrence . I City: Town: Vilia e: Allegation: sends a complaint regarding ail SUNY New Paltz nwersity toe users. 3 ages that ew a resr en receive a comp aint from a student regarding excessive police presence In Deyo Hail, the complaint was investigated by the administration and it was found that the officers were sleeping while on duty. Additionally, alleges that a hidden camera was installed by administration and captured the of?cers sleeping while on duty. oweverF alleges that were aliowed to transfer to SUNYF rather than be ro - rl assipmed. It is allege a were their supervisors an a owed them to sleep? alleges that since the of?cers were caug eeprng on duty, they have created a hostile work environment by re a :3 mg and sending false emails or post cards to the Chief at hisprivate residence as well as posting false claims about current state employees on sociai media and in the ress? Additionaliy,Falleges that the officers have sent con?dential medicai information re around that ey received from alleges that a mu upec argesw Ic Incu stealng me an ring ase ime sheets owever, were a owe rans er 0 a different University. does not beiieve the situation was handled property. Number of Subjects: I Witnesses: No Yes Administrative Information OSIG: Case Name: ET AL To Chieft . Date: 4l26/17 Violations: Offensive or Behavior to . John to Attorne . of Recommendation: OPEN .1 TO: Complainant I Position: 10: Name: Primary Address: Soc?Sec#: DOB: Age: I Sex: Male Home Requested Con?dentiality? Phone: Secondary Witling to Testify? Yes No Phone: Employer: Worksite: Address: Searched: if yes list reference case(s): Other Phone(s)z E-mail Address: License Plate(8): Searched and State(s) of issue: No Cases Found Name: Position: ID: Residence: Soc-Sec#: DOB: x: Unknown Prim . Requested Con?dentiality? Phone: Secondary Willing to ?festify? Yes No Phone: Employer: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Worksite: New Paitz Address: Searched: If yes iist reference cese(s): Other Phone(s): E-mail Address: License Plate(S): Searched and State(s) of Issue: No Cases Found Subject INFORMATION Name: I Position: POLICE ID: Residence: Soc-Sec#: DOB: Age: I Sex: Unknown Primary Requested Con?dentiality? Phone: Secondary Willing to Testify? Yes No [3 Phone: Employer: STATE OF NEW YORK Worksite: New PaItz Address: Searched: if yes iist reference case(s): Other Phone(s): E?mail Address: License Plate(8)2 Searched and State(s) of Issue: No Cases Found Subject Name: I Position; POLICE ID: Residence: Soc-Sec#: DOS: Age: I Sex: Unknown Primary Requested Con?dentiality? Phone: Secondary Willing to Testify? Yes No Phone: . Employer: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Worksite: New Paltz Address: Searched: If yes iist reference case(s): Other Phone(s): E-mail Address: License Plate(S): Searched and State(s) of Issue: No Cases Found Subject INFORMATION Name: I Position: POLICE ii): Residence: Soc-Sew: DOB: Age: Sex: Unknown Primary Requested Con?dentiaiity? Phone: Secondary Willing to Testify? Yes No Phone: Employer: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Worksite: New Paitz Address: - Searched: If yes fist reference case(s): Other Phone(s): Email Address: License Searched and State(s) of issue: No Cases Found Name: i Residence: Subject INFORMATION I Position: POLICE iD: Soc-Sec#: DOB: Age: I Sex: Unknown Primary Requested Con?dentiality? Phone: Secondary Willing to Testify? Yes No Phone: Employer: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Worksite: New Paltz Address: Searched: If yes list reference case(s): Other Phone(s): . E-mail Address: License Plate(S): Searched and State(s) of Issue: No Cases Found