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IT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… 2008 to August 17, 2012. Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any defects found … action to ensure that the bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the written … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red flagged bridges. Key Recommendations Inspect all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… District’s 2014 budget totaled $132,602, funded through real property tax revenue. Key Findings Although the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials: Effectively managed the District’s … Ensured that the District’s fuel records were accurate and all fuel was accounted for. Key Findings The Board has … Recommendations Closely monitor unrestricted fund balance and reserves to ensure balances remain reasonable. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… that provide for net tax exemptions with appropriate and measurable goals. Officials monitored projects to ensure goals were met and the Board took action when goals were not met. Key … of the 15 projects met or exceeded their job creation and/or retention goals. These 13 projects had 2015 and 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Buffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether certain Service Center field employees and an IT vendor were adequately supervised and monitored for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of … also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the111 disbursements totaling $16.1 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of East … also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the 917 disbursements totaling $105 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Schenectady City School District – Math Workbook Inventory (2023M-65)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Schenectady … written procedures on how workbooks should be accounted for and how the inventory should be monitored. Officials did … available workbooks in storage before ordering workbooks for the next school year. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/schenectady-city-school-district-math-workbook-inventory-2023m-65Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of … monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Monitor investments. Formally solicit … investment procedures to convey management’s expectations for managing the Village’s investment program. Annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112East Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll and information … Grade 6 and contracts with a neighboring school district to educate 428 students who attend Grades 7 through 12. … The District does not have written policies or procedures to address the maintenance and monitoring of leave accrual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andClarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for cash receipts, and fundraising cash receipts, totaling … Key Recommendations Maintain detailed financial records for each fundraising event and hall rental activity and … and invoices, and that credit card payments are made in a timely manner. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Village of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… access, use and loss. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure IT assets were adequately protected from … training or provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT control … of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 27, 2012. Background The Town of New Lisbon is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,100 … which includes the Town Supervisor. The adopted budget for 2011 was approximately $860,000. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed … properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse … and monitor court order restitution obligations. 12 of the 30 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Reporting Workers' Compensation Benefits – Legacy Reporting
… compensation benefits can be paid to your employees in three different ways. How your employees are paid those … that would have been paid and corresponding days worked for up to one year for each incident. Tiers 2 through 6 — Do not report salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-workers-compensation-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2241
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions regarding the dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2241-organization-new-your-state-management-confidential-employeesSodus Central School District – Software Management (2022M-64)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Sodus Central … to officials. Key Recommendations Limit permissions for installing software to users who need these permissions … computers. Establish comprehensive written procedures for installing and periodically reviewing software on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/sodus-central-school-district-software-management-2022m-64Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… [read complete report - pdf] Objective Determine whether the Town of … To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects and monitor the projects to ensure … Develop and adopt a policy that establishes procedures for approving and monitoring projects. Corporation officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021m