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Information Technology Governance Security Self-Assessment
The Security Self- Assessment is intended to help personnel responsible for the day-to-day management of IT operations exercise effective IT operation oversight. The Self-Assessment addresses key areas of IT internal controls such as policy, training, access and contingency planning.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/IT-Governance-Self-Assessment-Form.pdfMetro-North Railroad - Response Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55-response.pdfMonitoring of Construction Management 2020-S-42
To determine if the Office of General Services is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the oversight and administration costs associated with carrying out this function are supported and related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s42.pdfXIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures
… Interest is paid to the vendor at the same time the voucher is paid. Pursuant to Section … Interest is paid to the vendor at the same time the voucher is paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13b-error-identification-and-resolutionOpinion 88-30
… You ask whether, under these circumstances, the town can require the property owner to connect to the water … 251, 239 NYS2d 473). Whether in this instance the town can justify the exercise of its police powers to compel the … Whether the town can require the property owner to connect to the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30SUNY Bulletin No. SU-345
… Salary Calculation. Affected Employees: SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Comp Rate Code of CAL and CYP . Background: In any fiscal year in which February 29 th falls, the biweekly salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-345-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024-sunyXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… has been rejected by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the Business Unit should address all of the reasons the … BULKLOAD BUSINESS UNITS When rejecting a voucher, OSC will reject and delete the voucher, which reverses the … invoice number that was used in the original submission to OSC. Business Units should follow the bulkload process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2009 through May 31, 2013. … purpose of our audit was to review the Towns cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Towns records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andState Police Bulletin No. SP-43
… Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers in Bargaining Unit 17, Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit … sum Education Payment for members in Bargaining Units 07, 17, and 62 who meet the following eligibility criteria: … or obtain one of the following degrees are eligible for a lump sum Education Payment in the fiscal year 2001-2002. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-43-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-associationOpinion 99-8
… of board meetings) LOCAL LAWS - Fees (imposition of by town for subscription to minutes of board meetings) PUBLIC MEETINGS - Minutes (imposition of fees by town for subscription to minutes of board meetings) TOWNS - … of a fee for subscription to minutes of board meetings) TOWN LAW, §§30(1), 63, 64(11-b), 116(13); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Opinion 93-26
… Law, a town may establish ambulance districts to provide emergency medical service, general ambulance service or a … organizations for the operation, maintenance and repair of emergency medical service or ambulance vehicles, and for the furnishing of pre-hospital emergency treatment (Town Law, §198[10-f][a][ii]). Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26VI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… Chartstrings include: Business Unit, Department, Program, Fund, Account and Budget Reference. Example of a chartfield … Type – Budgetary Basis Range General 10000-19999 Special Revenue 20000-24999 Special Revenue - Federal 25000-29999 … Assets 10000-19999 Liabilities/Fund Balance 20000-29999 Income Statement Revenue & Other Financing Sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfVirtual Currency Licensing (2022-S-18)
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and the supervision and examination of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s18.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting - School Districts
This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-cap-school-districts-2-9-23.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2023-S-5)
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects; and whether it tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s5.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking (2022-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s4-responsePSC.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking (2022-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s4-responseNYSERDA.pdfAccounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking (2022-S-4)
To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s4.pdf