SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Office of Compliance and Audit Services

The seven elements listed below represent the components of an effective compliance program, as described by Federal and State authorities.

Mandated Compliance Program Elements	SUNY DMC Compliance Program
Written Policies and Procedures	Click on the link above to view DMC's Compliance Program Document - which introduces Downstate's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. See also Compliance Policies & Procedures page.
Oversight: Compliance Officer & Committee	Chief Compliance, Audit & Internal Control OfficerCompliance and Audit Oversight Committee
Training and Education	General and Specific Education and Training
Open lines of Communication to the Compliance Office	OCAS Table of Organization provides contact information for direct communication.See also Contact Us / Ask a Question menu option.
Enforcement & Discipline	Compliance Reporting, Inquiries & Investigations policy requires participation in DMC's Compliance Program and requires all individuals associated with DMC to abide by it's directives. Concerns of non-compliance must be reported in good faith.
Identifying Compliance Risk Areas / Auditing and Monitoring	Annual Compliance and Audit Work Plan
Open Lines of Communication (Hot-Line), Non-intimidation/Non-retaliation	Compliance Line (877)-349-SUNY & www.downstate.edu “Compliance Line” link, Reporting System
Response, Corrective Action, Enforcement and Discipline	Investigation/Response, Remediation