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New York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfProactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1
This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/proactive-cybersecurity-steps-part1-101123.pdfTown of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
audit, town, german
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/german-town-2023-54.pdfVillage of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Record and Reports (2020M-11)
audit, village, Odessa
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/odessa-village-2020-11.pdfNYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, purchases of goods and services, which measure consumption, in New York City fell drastically.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2024.pdfEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdfImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (2020-S-66)
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s66.pdfA Comparison of Fiscal Recovery Funds Utilization: NYC and Peers
This report mainly focuses on the portion of obligated spending associated with the SLFRF program through March 31, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2023.pdfPurchasing and Procurement Practices (2020-S-67) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s67-response.pdfTown of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
Town of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-moreau.pdfVillage of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-village-2018-dansville.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) experienced the largest population growth among New York City’s boroughs between 2010 and 2020 and appears poised to keep growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2023.pdfAFR Modernization – Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule Webinar Presentation
In this session, attendees will learn how to complete the Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule. Our staff will provide a live demonstration of how to complete this schedule and how to resolve any triggered validation rules.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-employee-and-retiree-benefits-presentation-07-20-22.pdfRecord of Activities: Elected and Appointed Officials Webinar Presentation
The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s service credit in NYSLRS. During this training, we will go over what is required on an ROA, as well as walk you through how to complete an ROA utilizing a template, available on the NYSLRS website.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2022/pdf/roa-presentation-may-22.pdfThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, growing visitor numbers and increased demand for the transportation of goods with the rise of e-commerce supported employment growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2023.pdfTown of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-shandaken.pdfTown of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (2022M-25)
Determine whether Town of Hempstead (Town) officials effectively monitored Town vehicles and fuel usage for loss, waste or misuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hempstead-2022-25.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up) (2021-F-24)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless and Runaway Youth (Report 2019-S-47).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f24r.pdfContract #C001148 - Attachment A - Project Specifications and Performance Standards
Contract #C001148 - Attachment A - Project Specifications and Performance Standards
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/c001148-project-specifications-performance-standards.pdfTown of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-batavia.pdf