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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to … will test its ability to restore backup data. Back Up Data at Regular Intervals – The frequency (e.g., daily, weekly) … unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or operating systems. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. (Building Blocks) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on Building Blocks’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/building-blocks-developmental-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not-for-profit special education provider located in Albany, New York. CFDS provides preschool special … services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool … ended December 31, 2013, CFDS reported about $4.8 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for five preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSummit Educational Resources – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Summit Educational Resources (Summit) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Summit provides a wide range of services to children with … To determine whether the costs reported by Summit Educational Resources Summit on its Consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/summit-educational-resources-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Government-wide financial statements provide a long-term view of finances. They record revenues and expenses when the … Governmentwide financial statements provide a longterm view of finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center (Kids First) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … period from July 2014 through June 2015. About the Program Kids First is an SED-approved, for-profit special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/02/kids-first-evaluation-advocacy-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBehavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether reported costs submitted by Behavior … provider of preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five … financial information, including costs, that BANY reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… four categories of nonexchange transaction: Derived tax revenues (for example income tax or sales tax). Imposed nonexchange revenues (for example real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… a long-term view of finances. They record revenues and expenses when the earnings process is complete (full accrual … in net position, which is calculated by: Reducing the expenses of each of the State’s programs by the revenues … For an overview of the reasons for changes in revenues and expenses, please see Management’s Discussion and Analysis in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataRescue Fire Company, Inc. – Unaccounted-For Bar Receipts (2012M-250)
… committee chairman was able to divert cash from the cash register in the bar without their knowledge. All four bar … cash generated from bar sales. We compared bar cash register tape totals to daily cash reports and bank deposits. … From January 1, 2010 to January 22, 2013, bar cash register tape totals exceeded corresponding bank deposits by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/rescue-fire-company-inc-unaccounted-bar-receipts-2012m-250Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… detection by making purchases with the Company’s bank debit card and on the Company’s credit with vendors. The Treasurer also … with the Company’s debit card – and used Company funds to help purchase a personal vehicle. These personal purchases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Town of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… The former Supervisor did not: Always record collections in a timely manner during 2023, with an average of 40 days … bank reconciliations. As a result, the total cash balance in the 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) was overstated by … bank reconciliations that should have been completed in prior years. Provide the Board with monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105Afton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… 2013. Background The Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of … and bylaws are being followed, and did not establish a code of ethics. Although the Administrative Board authorizes … Modify the current policies and procedures to establish a code of ethics, ensure that cash receipts are documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Troy – Budget Review (B17-5-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to … exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b17-5-13Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… and procedures related to acceptable use, online banking, breach notification, or disaster recovery. There is no system … regarding acceptable use, online banking, information breach notification and disaster recovery. Review an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177Rockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and … $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9Livingston County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-4)
… 2022. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County … were not published annually in the County’s official newspaper, and annual disbursements of interest were not made … properly. Ensure that notices are published in the newspaper for each year abandoned property is held. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/15/livingston-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-4Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in … Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School Procurements and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… from the Town for accuracy. Our review of the sewer camera log maintained by the Village DPW from July 5, 2011, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Village is governed by a Village Board, which comprises a Mayor and six Trustees. The Village’s budgeted appropriations … Certify each payroll prior to the Treasurer preparing pay checks. Perform a thorough claims audit and approving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1