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Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… follow-up questions that will elicit information helpful for evaluating the answers. For example, one of the questions is, “Were all computer … ago, the governing board may want to consider arranging for additional training or a refresher in the near future. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… State Common Retirement Fund, which holds 1,249,849 shares in Aetna, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, valued at $135.6 million. “In the … conducted advocacy campaigns both in support of, and in opposition to, candidates for political office. Aetna’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court to the charge of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … He was wrong," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Attorney General Schneiderman and I will continue our … of New York & New Jersey. He died in 2003, with his wife collecting benefits until her death in 2006. According …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of … the total funds that White illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s mother was a pensioner, vested in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a critical function, the plan should include an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the current payroll system inoperable and/or electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-32
… where a Next of Kin Affidavit and Report of Check Exchange forms have been submitted, OSC will accept a photocopy of these forms to process the exchange of the check. Payroll Register …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-32-april-1-2007-and-april-1-2008-salary-and-otherTown of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… 24, 2016. Background The Town of Butternuts is located in Otsego County and had a population as of the 2010 Census … aid across differing and incorrect tax bases, resulting in taxpayer inequity. Town officials maintained inaccurate accounting records resulting in misstatements in several funds. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… contractors that provided services during the fire station project. Key Recommendations Amend the procurement policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… to examine the District’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … revenues or a complete accounting of expenditures. The cash receipts process did not have an audit trail beginning with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… and reporting of the District’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $226,500 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Golf Course financial operations … October 6, 2015. Background Niagara County is located in western New York State and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… and separate from the Town of Cincinnatus, is located in Cortland County and is governed by a five-member Board of … that the annual financial reports are submitted to OSC in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer’s records are audited annually, in a timely manner. … Cincinnatus Fire District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Hortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 9, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners which is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188State Agencies Bulletin No. 913
… agencies who use the Automated Interface (AI) file of the new Date of Birth field. Changes to the Automated Interface … will generate if an incorrect format is submitted. The new positions are listed below for the AI file NHRP573 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/913-additional-field-automated-interface-fileSullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… Sullivan County Community College is part of the State University of New York system. The College is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… 2017. Background The Brentwood Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … 4.D - Location … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationVillage of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… the Board effectively managed water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. … that ensure an adequate segregation of duties or provide for mitigating controls. The Board should investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273