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Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known … software are not corrected. Because attackers are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit … the software can be exploited by attackers in a wide range of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementPost-Retirement Death Benefit – Coordinated Plan for ERS Tier 6 Members
… … Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 6 members under Article 15 PostRetirement Death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1530/post-retirement-death-benefitPost-Retirement Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Section 75c PostRetirement Death Benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1506/post-retirement-death-benefitWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… The Board did not designate an alternate signatory in the Treasurer’s absence. The Board did not enter into a … officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner through a wired connection. Key … signature at all times. Designate a Deputy Treasurer to sign checks and authorize electronic/wire transfers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingX.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Each registered vendor in the Statewide Vendor File has its own vendor record. It is important all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewState Authority Contract Approval, Reporting and Filing
… Review and Approval All State authorities are required to submit certain contracts and contract amendments for prior … Amendments Require Prior Approval or Filing How and When to Submit an Annual Report Every State authority must report … for its coming fiscal year. These annual reports are due 30 days before the end of the authority’s current fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contract-approval-reporting-and-filingMount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key … compliance with the AUP. Develop written procedures for managing system access that include periodically … disable any deemed unnecessary and periodically review for necessity and appropriateness. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userOpinion 91-52
… apprenticeship training program as pre-condition to) -- Bids (restricting bids only to bidders employing prescribed … part, the proposal would require any bidder on a county construction project to certify that (1) at least 50% of the … 506 NYS2d 287 and 69 NY2d 601, 511 NYS2d 1027; see also NYS Asphalt Pavement v White , 141 Misc 2d 28, 532 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52How to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… questionnaire was filed online, and, if not, attach the paper questionnaire. If you find the vendor to be: … applies whether the questionnaire was filed online or by paper. When completing the questionnaire, the vendor may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewIslip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s … and general credit card charges are sufficiently supported with itemized receipts before audit and approval for payment. … that conference and travel expenditures are in compliance with the District’s travel policy. Ensure officials follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and whether purchases were for … District officials did not use a competitive process to procure goods and services. The District: Paid a vendor … documentation justifying this was a valid exception to competitive bidding. Did not issue requests for proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Shelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
… prepared or implemented corrective action plans (CAPs) to previous audits. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus … the employee benefit accrued liability reserve. Create CAPs in response to external audit reports that indicate who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/24/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-23Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 million awarded to … awarded two contracts, totaling $2.8 million. Instead of competitively bidding these contracts, officials used … best interest. Key Recommendation Document the analysis when using exceptions to competitive bidding to help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205IX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and needed, agencies must … for the project child budget journal are: Program = 99998 Account = 60801 Budget Reference Year = Current Year Activity … Program (this value will always be 99999); Fund; Account (Critical: this value will always be transactional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… we selected five agencies: DFS, the Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of … and SUNY—were represented with a link on DFS’ webpage; DOS was not represented. DOS, OTDA, and SUNY generally sought to identify and reach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… by officers and employees while attending conferences. A “conference” is defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school district. A conference also includes any convention or conference of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
As shown in the Mayor’s Executive Budget for fiscal year 2025, New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2025.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
While the FY 2024 budget remains balanced, the city-stated budget gap in FY 2025 is $7.1 billion, the highest level on record and the highest share of city-funded revenue since FY 2011, suggesting significant budgetary pressure to manage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2024.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges. Budgetary flexibility, including reserves and contingencies, remains at near-record levels as a share of spending.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2024.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-23-2025.pdf