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Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… are not installed regularly, the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other … of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have vulnerabilities that were previously discovered and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a total value of $313,090, … report. Of the eight prior audit recommendations, seven have been implemented and one recommendation has not been … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 765
… Purpose To provide agencies with information regarding the taxation … No Federal income tax will be withheld. Communication to Affected Employees A letter was sent by the Governor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/765-processing-certification-and-licensure-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2007Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and … determined that these practices cost Metro-North $991,208 in overtime and $216,128 n regular pay, and enriched certain staff and supervisors. In addition these payments will inflate future pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followTown of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… firm (Engineer) and a financial advisor (Advisor) to manage the capital projects, the Board was not aware of … a taxpayer equity issue when a portion of the costs to construct water districts was paid for by taxpayers not … records or prepare monthly itemized capital project budget-to-actual reports for the Board. Include eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Contract Advisory No. 29
… has launched a new function that allows agencies, that have been authorized by another agency, to act as a Host …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… financial operations. Key Findings The Board: Failed to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and … general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. Did not properly authorize a local law to exceed the tax levy … Village officials disagreed with one of our findings but indicated they have taken or plan to take corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Cazenovia Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-327)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … a financing source in annual budgets, causing the District to incur planned operating deficits in the general fund. The … over $4.2 million in a variety of reserve funds prior to 2011-12 and used about $2.5 million from reserves to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/cazenovia-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-327Accounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Voucher Authorizers Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that individuals certifying/approving vouchers to OSC using SFS must also be designated and recorded in … Database as a “State Agency – Voucher Authorizer”. Prior to SFS, agencies filed an AC852 with OSC containing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersPhotos: State Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Wyoming County Farm
… said DiNapoli. "As successful as New York's 35,000 farms have been, however, they are also facing unprecedented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/photos-state-comptroller-dinapoli-visits-wyoming-county-farmControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the issuance of this report to provide information on any actions planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 10 … sponsors a network of community-based programs intended to help alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… basis over the life of the bonds. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 19, 2015. “These bonds, all of which have been approved by the voters, will pay for essential … bids were as follows: Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. with a true interest cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… they are only paid for overtime hours worked. Monitor the number of hours employees work consecutively without an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… enter invoices in the eSettlements module. Vendors will have the ability to attach supporting documents (up to two … electronic invoices from their billing systems do not have the ability to attach supporting documents to their … the BSC approval workflow. If a Business Unit user who does not work for the BSC submits a voucher into workflow, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-345
… with the following attributes: Effective = 9/1/08 Line Number = TBD Department = 7XXX2 Dept Location = 7XXX2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-345-payment-nonresident-alien-independent-contractors-providingDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… at least 10% of days (typically 18) in a school year for any reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary reasons. … Islander (21.3%) and White (24.7%) high school students have much lower chronic absenteeism rates than Hispanic or … initiatives. School districts like Buffalo and Syracuse have also launched their own efforts, and federal funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-school