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Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfTown of Dix – Justice Court Operations (2022M-06)
Determine whether the Town of Dix (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, reported and remitted Justice Court (Court) collections and reported adjudicated cases in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/dix-2022-6.pdfAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit revenues. Records indicate that, during this … visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff performed more than 9,000 … accidents or incidents reported, two of which resulted in fatalities. Department inspectors promptly responded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care. The audit covered the period from July 2019 through June 2023. About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers … hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient care provided in a hospital as care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesOpinion 2005-6
Whether a town may donate monies to sponsor a symposium on violence by teens in the community to be conducted and hosted by a parochial school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up) (2021-F-22) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f22-response.pdfOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to … and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and … Key Findings At each of the ten sites we visited, foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/buffalo-charter.pdfVillage of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
Determine whether Recreation Department (Department) cash receipts were properly recorded, reconciled and remitted in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/hamburg-104.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers, March 2013
Public authorities make up an increasingly large and influential sphere of government in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-btn-2013.pdfControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48-response.pdfControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… approved nearly 1.3 million payments worth $9.6 billion in January. His office also rejected 190 contracts and … with Oakgrove Construction to rehab Interchange 57A in the Buffalo region. $1.3 million with Hardesty and Hanover Construction Services for construction inspection in the New York City region. Department of Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f12-response.pdfReal Property Portfolio
… and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State. The audit … New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… as of January 10, 2013, of the 57 recommendations included in our series of 15 audits conducted in 2008. These audits … only about half of the entities met the Order's goal of increasing renewable energy purchases to 20 percent … only about one quarter of them had met the 2005 interim goal of 10 percent. The eight entities that met the 2010 goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… representatives are required to conduct yearly on-site assessments of the development’s physical condition as well as fiscal reviews (site and office visits) and to provide the results – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… to November 12, 2014. Background Health care facilities in New York State are required to operate in compliance with architectural codes and safety regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check signing process complies with Village policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/garden-city-2021-39.pdfProperty Tax Cap for Local Governments Webinar Presentation
Print out the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments Presentation to follow along with the webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2020/pdf/property-tax-cap-local-governments-10-08-20.pdf