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Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… Patches update software programs and could help protect systems running those programs from attacks. A patch can be … installation or an update to address new issues, such as security or stability problems. If patches are not installed … they may stop providing technical support or bug and security fixes (patches) for those versions. Without ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are … million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. Additionally, Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8Mexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Mexico Academy Central School District (District) officials … audit mexico school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) … audit ulster BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund operations . The Board and District officials: … . 3 million (8 percent) and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2022 by 7 … for appropriations and reserves that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Village of Solvay – Financial Management (2023M-49)
… (Board) and officials monitored budgets and managed the electric fund’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board … and Village officials did not develop a budget for the electric fund and adequately manage its financial condition. … electric fund revenues kept pace with expenses. Ensure that annual payments from the electric fund to the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/14/village-solvay-financial-management-2023m-49Workers' Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under programs covering … for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2008 (2009-S-45) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/workers-compensation-program-statement-assessable-expenses-three-fiscal-years-ended-marchGilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… taxpayers and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations … limit in each of the last three fiscal years by 3.1 to 12.8 percentage points. Reserves totaling $2.4 million … budgets and appropriate fund balance only when needed to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… the Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (School) debit card charges were properly approved, adequately … supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Certain debit card purchases were not properly approved or adequately … use may not be readily detected. We reviewed 186 debit card purchases totaling $170,941; 138 totaling $130,295 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal
… DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding today’s SEC proposed rule on climate disclosure. "Today's action by the SEC will provide investors with the robust climate … necessary to make informed investment decisions. Today's SEC rule does just that. “I would like to thank Chair Gensler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-secs-climate-disclosure-proposalPlattsburgh Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-260)
… low-income housing for qualified individuals, is governed by an appointed seven-member Board of Commissioners. Budgeted … rent and additional charges posted to tenants’ accounts by the housing assistant supervisor and the account clerk. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/29/plattsburgh-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-260IX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
… In addition to any federal requirements, OSC suggests the records retained include: A copy of the grant application. The grant award document. All grantee requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retentionTown of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… with a population of 1,054 residents. The Town is governed by a Town Board comprising the elected Town Supervisor and … and approved claim that has been properly audited by the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Village of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… in the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County and is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. Its population is … cash drawer, safe or lockbox. Not all claims were audited by the entire Board prior to payment, as required. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Public Library is a Municipal Public Library located in the City of Johnstown, Fulton County, which serves approximately 17,050 residents in the City and surrounding area. The Library, part of the … the Library does not use a cash register, maintain a log or issue duplicate receipts. Cash collections are stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… of Otisco in Onondaga County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. … an annual audit of the Treasurer's records as required by law. Ensure that the Treasurer submits bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Brighton Memorial Library – Board Oversight (2015M-116)
… to payment. The Library had accumulated over $760,000 in private funds as of the end of 2014, with no formal written … failed to review the bank statements, reconciliations and investment statements. Key Recommendations Audit and … Establish a policy to determine the appropriate level of fund balance to maintain in the private fund accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/brighton-memorial-library-board-oversight-2015m-116York Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… is overfunded and may be enough to pay annual claims for 132 years. The District did not have a written multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Town of Washington – Information Technology (2013M-164)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Washington is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … a proper IT security plan and a disaster recovery plan in place there is an increased risk that Town data, hardware … to adopt an information breach notification policy, in the event that private information is compromised, Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-washington-information-technology-2013m-164Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations, appropriated fund balance and reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37