1. A Statewide Program for Ethics, Risk and Compliance

2. 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. . .”

3. Risk Management in New York State
New York’s government includes:
$96.2+ billion operating budget for FY
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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Agency Initiatives Enhancing Security Avoiding Fraud and Abuse
Improving Performance
Enhancing Visibility of Agency Mission
Managing Crisis
Preserving Due Process
Breaking Down Silos

8. Statewide Projects
FOIL Platform
Litigation Mitigation
Language Access

9. Working with your Special Counsel
Identifying Emerging Risks
Prioritizing Agency Risks
Sharing Best Practices
Review and Overview