100 likes | 106 Views
A Statewide Program for Ethics, Risk and Compliance. In the 2015 State of the State, Governor Cuomo announced the implementation of a strategic risk management system.
E N D
In the 2015 State of the State, Governor Cuomo announced the implementation of a strategic risk management system. “Delivering results also means identifying and mitigating risks. Large corporations have developed sophisticated risk management functions to deal with a wide range of potentially costly risks. . .”
Risk Management in New York State • New York’s government includes: • $96.2+ billion operating budget for FY 2016-17 • 110 executive agencies and authorities • 224,000 employees • The size, scope and complexity of New York’s operations underscore the importance of a statewide system for ethics, risk and compliance.
Special Counsels • As of June 2016, Special Counsels serve in 24 agencies and authorities in areas ranging from: • Agriculture, Markets & Alcoholic Beverages • Civil Rights, Labor & Workforce • Economic Development & Housing • Financial Services • Government Operations • Health & Human Services • Public Safety • Recreation & Environment • Utilities
Functioning on Two Planes • Collaborate with key staff on matters that significantly affect agency operations: • Communicate with each other in real-time on matters of statewide significance.
Special Counsels Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure best practices and maximize results. Crisis Management Project Management FOIL Oversight Enacting Reform Cross-Agency Collaboration Litigation Mitigation Agency Mission Research & Support Events Risk Analysis Policy Review and Update Public Information Management Prioritized Testing Legal & Ethical Compliance
Agency Initiatives • Enhancing Security • Avoiding Fraud and Abuse • Improving Performance • Enhancing Visibility of Agency Mission • Managing Crisis • Preserving Due Process • Breaking Down Silos
Statewide Projects • FOIL Platform • Litigation Mitigation • Language Access
Working with your Special Counsel • Identifying Emerging Risks • Prioritizing Agency Risks • Sharing Best Practices • Review and Overview