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Progress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - January 2010
In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2010.pdfProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - January 2008
The MTA operates the largest and most diverse transportation system in the nation, and keeping it secure entails significant challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2008.pdfProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - June 2014
The electronic security program had already encountered major delays before Superstorm Sandy, but the storm caused significant damage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2015.pdfProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - June 2007
In the wake of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2008.pdfProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - March 2011
This report is the seventh in a series of reports on the capital security program of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2011.pdfProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - April 2012
The electronic security program has encountered numerous setbacks, and its cost has nearly doubled, to $516 million, as the scope of the program has expanded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2013.pdfNational Directory of New Hires Data Security (2023-S-43)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s43.pdfImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up) (2023-F-20)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f20.pdfCoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Information
This guidance document discusses the importance of proper fiscal oversight by local and school district officials during these unprecedented times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cares-act-information-guidance.pdfNational Directory of New Hires Data Security (2019-S-67)
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s67.pdfSecurity Over Critical Systems (2023-S-24) 180-Day Response
To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s24-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up) (2024-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Education Department: Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f11.pdfNational Directory of New Hires Data Security (2016-S-27)
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16s27.pdfUrban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… the School’s IT system to ensure the School’s computerized data and assets are safeguarded from internal and external … policies and procedures related to remote access, data backup, computer security, and data breach. The Board has not adopted a disaster recovery plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Belleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-128)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to all employees. District officials did not develop … private and sensitive information. The District did not have a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive information … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide periodic IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mTown of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by Town policy. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… and application user accounts were not properly managed. In addition, sensitive information technology control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… Americans, would decimate vital programs that millions of New Yorkers rely on. His proposal also creates real consequences for the state budget, putting New York's taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalCity of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… use policy or implemented procedures to properly monitor computer use. City officials did not maintain an … use policy, distribute it to all City personnel and monitor IT usage. Maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Opinion 88-30
… to a district water system in the proper exercise of its police powers. (2) The costs of establishing and operating … charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town … stated as follows: "It is the commonest exercise of the police power of a state or city to provide for a system of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30