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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a … acres of farmland and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… Develop written procedures for tracking IT assets. Nine of 31 devices (laptops, desktops and tablets) we tested were … Enter into a service level agreement (SLA) with each of the District’s IT service providers to clearly identify … did not develop a written IT contingency plan there is an increased risk that the District could lose important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsTown of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… IT policies and procedures regarding remote access, data backup, breach notification and disaster recovery. Key … and procedures addressing the safeguarding of computerized data and assets, a comprehensive information breach policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Village of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… 2012. Background The Village of Valley Stream is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has approximately 36,000 residents. The … to the Treasurer. The Village Treasurer should sign all checks, and the facsimile signature file of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… online hearings. For vehicle owners who neither request a hearing nor pay the fine after 90 days, DOF will seek a default judgment, which remains in effect for 8 years. If an unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to struggle during the … the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was hit especially … returns, foot traffic in key corridors should improve and reinvigorate market demand, but policy makers should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… seeking professional services. Obtain verbal and written quotes and ensure that all proper documentation is … authorizing payments. Review overpayments identified in this report and seek recovery as appropriate. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsTown of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… whether the Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency (AIDA) Board (Board) properly approved and monitored … whether the Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency AIDA Board Board properly approved and monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… whether job creation and/or retention goals are being met. Post required information on CIDA’s website. Submit accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation (THLDC) Board of Directors (Board) properly approved and monitored projects. Key Finding While the Board properly approved and monitored projects in accordance … the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation THLDC Board of Directors Board properly approved and monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period of June 1, 2012 through October 24, 2013. Background The … Village of Hillburn Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… The Town of Westport is located Essex County and has a population of approximately 1,310. The Town is governed by … charges. The Town was not properly billing all parcels in the Westport Water District for operation and maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128Town of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of Bovina is located in Delaware County and has a population of 630 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s internal controls … the State in 1893. The Library is located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mGloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… to competition, and five claims, totaling $3,317, were for credit card charges where the credit card company electronically debited the payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andStarpoint Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-101)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Starpoint … Limit student information and financial application access rights and permissions based on a user’s job … user accounts when they are not needed. Limit access rights and permissions to user’s job responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/starpoint-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… did not provide additional oversight as a compensating control to address the weaknesses associated with properly … should provide additional oversight as a compensating control. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Eastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss nor did they establish an adequate IT contingency plan. Sensitive IT … . Officials did not: Develop comprehensive procedures for managing network and financial application user accounts … Develop, adopt, distribute and periodically review and test a comprehensive IT contingency plan. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationTown of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… did not remit all cash collected at the concession stand, totaling $12,229 for the years 2010 through 2012 to … Disbursements were made directly out of the concession stand bank account and were not reviewed and approved by the … Supervisor in a timely manner. Ensure that all concession stand cash receipts and disbursements are accounted for by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mCity of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… City of Rochester Code of Ethics and Procedures Follow Up S409116F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-f