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City of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… employees were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … all necessary City personnel receive IT security awareness training and that training is provided whenever the IT policies are updated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146King Center Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-61)
… or questionable computer use on six computers. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … training to personnel who use the School’s IT resources. In addition, we confidentially communicated key IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/20/king-center-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-61North Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… Audit Objective Determine whether North Collins Central School District (District) officials maintained a complete … audit north collins school information technology equipment inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Board and School officials effectively managed information … Findings The Board did not develop adequate IT policies and procedures. School officials did not provide IT security … officials. Key Recommendations Adopt written IT policies and procedures. Provide periodic IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… Town of Lancaster Information Technology 2018M114 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Dundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74Menands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… IT vendors’ roles and responsibilities. As a result, gaps in IT security practices occurred. The Board and District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… School District (District) officials secured user account access to the network and financial application and developed … plan. Key Findings District officials secured user account access to the financial application but did not secure user account access to the network or develop an IT contingency plan. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… evaluating the answers. For example, one of the questions is, “Were all computer users provided IT security training?” The question is followed by a prompt to record the date(s) of training and … For example, if an up-to-date list of computer hardware is maintained, you could obtain a copy of the inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… the resulting impact. The goal of IT contingency planning is to help enable an IT system and/or electronic data to be … government or school needs. Backup Procedures A backup is a copy of data files and software programs made to replace original versions if there is loss or damage to the original. Establishing backup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningIsland Park Union Free School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2016M-270)
… December 31, 2015. Background The Island Park Union Free School District is located in the Village of Island Park … Island Park Union Free School District Information Technology Asset Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/31/island-park-union-free-school-district-information-technology-assetTown of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices or online banking. Town employees did not receive sufficient IT … security, mobile computing and storage devices and online banking. Require that all staff receive formal IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Buffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… of our audit was to determine whether certain Service Center field employees and an IT vendor were adequately … from the IT and Plant Departments who work at the Service Center. Ensure that IT Department supervisory personnel … District Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center 2014M270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerChenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
… to officials, we found that: Sixty-eight, or 12 percent, of the District’s nonstudent network user accounts were no … a disruption or disaster will affect the timely processing of its business functions. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/chenango-valley-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andBinghamton City School District – Information Technology (2019M-147)
… data from abuse or loss. Key Findings Officials do not regularly review network user accounts and disable those that are determined to be unnecessary. The Board does not have an adequate … do not provide periodic IT security awareness training to staff. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/binghamton-city-school-district-information-technology-2019m-147Overview 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.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s9-response.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.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.pdf