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Privacy and Links Policy
… you to enter personal information, such as a search for Unclaimed Funds, information you enter is collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyCairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… accessed websites unrelated to business activities, and web filters were not adequate. Key Recommendations Update the … training, monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246Oceanside Union Free School District – Monitoring Internet Use (2022M-195)
… acceptable Internet use policy on the District’s network. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) … Six of 40 employees used District computers to access websites, such as shopping, entertainment, personal email, online gaming and social networking, in violation of the District’s AUP. Internet browsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/24/oceanside-union-free-school-district-monitoring-internet-use-2022m-195Watervliet City School District – Information Technology (2021M-34)
… Establish written procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts. Disable 72 unneeded network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/02/watervliet-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-34Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials adequately … years and 377 accounts that have never been used. Five of 10 tested employees visited social media, shopping websites … and personal email, which could expose the network to virus attacks or compromise systems and data. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Columbia-Greene Community College – Information Technology (2017M-213)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period September 1, 2015 through July 31, 2017. … safeguarded. Key Recommendations Adopt procedures for managing system access. Adopt a breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/12/22/columbia-greene-community-college-information-technology-2017m-213Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-144)
… (District) Board and District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and information was … and District officials did not adequately safeguard online banking transactions. Officials did not: Adopt a comprehensive online banking policy. Monitor online banking user compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/01/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-144Village of Red Hook – Information Technology (2020M-89)
… technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Officials did not adequately secure and protect the Village’s IT systems against unauthorized … information technology IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-red-hook-information-technology-2020m-89Accounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 10.D – Monitoring Moving Service Guidance: This section provides guidance on the requirements agencies must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ … This section provides guidance on the requirements agencies must follow when procuring and paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure … Determine whether Village of Islandia Village officials ensured information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the … city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the … law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these resources are accumulated and used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Red Hook – Information Technology (Dutchess County) … were communicated confidentially to officials. Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up Letter (Monroe County) In a … they found limited corrective actions had occurred. Of the seven audit recommendations, one recommendation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County and Greene County) Extra-classroom activity and event admission funds were not adequately safeguarded or … oversight of extra-classroom activity and admission event collections. Club collections and disbursements and sporting event admission records lacked adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Village of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… adequately secure and protect information technology (IT) systems against unauthorized use, access and loss? Audit … through October 8, 2024 to observe physical security over IT assets at the Village. Understanding the Program Village … the police department, that may contain personal, private or sensitive information (PPSI). 1 If an IT system is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… not help safeguard PPSI by developing and communicating a comprehensive AUP to business office staff. As a result, … Network and Internet Student Acceptable Use policy or what the District considers to be appropriate and … was inappropriate. Key Recommendations Ensure the AUP is updated, or administrative regulations are developed, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls … The Irvington Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Greenburgh and Tarrytown and the Village of Irvington in Westchester County. The District, which operates four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Qualified Personal Service Contracts (QPSC) Listing
… regarding Qualified Personal Services Contracts (QPSCs) to a Task Force and on their agencies' websites. A QPSC is … State agency contract with any non-State entity pursuant to State Finance Law §163 or §136-A, under which: The … a majority of the costs of the contract are attributable to compensation of the contractor's personnel; and The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/qualified-personal-service-contracts-qpsc-listingTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… Town officials and employees use Town-owned IT assets (e.g., computers, and laptops) to perform day-to-day … accessed websites for personal use, such as entertainment, news media, personal finance, email, shopping, travel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed an … reaching the initial commitment target, DiNapoli set a new goal of deploying $40 billion to sustainable investments … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund committed an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-program