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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Albion – Financial Management (Orleans County) The board … fund balance to decline 65% from $1,165,418 as of Jan. 1, 2018 to $403,003 as of Dec. 31, 2020.If the board continues to use fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies … sustaining an organization’s critical business processes in the event of a disruption. It provides detailed guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewVillage of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… through July 7, 2017. Background The Village of Alfred is located in the Town of Alfred in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 4,200. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. … IT security awareness training and that the training is updated whenever the IT policies are updated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236City of Middletown - Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-22)
… to document employee IT security duties, provide guidance for using portable devices or require monitoring of networked … and implement sufficient IT policies and procedures for the water system. Provide IT security awareness training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/27/city-middletown-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… IT equipment or maintain sufficiently detailed, up-to-date inventory records. The IT inventory list included at least 400 active IT devices that were … for 201 devices. Auditors reviewed 60 IT devices to confirm the devices were properly inventoried and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0Overview 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.pdfPeekskill City School District - Network User Accounts (2021M-195)
… users using IT resources received periodic IT awareness training. Key Recommendations Periodically review enabled … disabled. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all users who use IT resources. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/peekskill-city-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-195Opinion 96-23
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (towns not exempt from) -- Exemption (of towns from court fees) TOWNS -- Liability (for court fees) CIVIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23About Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… What if I make a mistake in my data entry after I’ve certified it? Do I have … Online , and I do not have the ‘Submit Resolution for Official’ link on my Retirement Online Account Homepage. … Online Account Homepage. What do I do? This link is only accessible by staff with the board clerk or secretary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-filing-resolutionState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) Assets Inventory (Suffolk County) At the time of initial … district officials were unable to locate the remaining 66 IT assets (14 percent). Fallsburg Central School District … provided with IT security awareness training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… on sound and realistic estimates. The Board adopted a procurement policy, but it does not require competition for … balance to be used to fund operations. Revise the Town's procurement policy to provide guidance as to how competition … of Ontario Information Technology Financial Management and Procurement 2017M137 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… 8,500. The City is governed by a 10-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $13 million. Key Findings The Council and City officials did not develop adequate … IT security awareness training for City employees. The Council did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the immense fiscal resources of the federal government can help everyday Americans in times of real need
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… social isolation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to deter identity … they are meant to help could be put in harm’s way. That is why my office has called on New York’s leaders to enact … my auditors found clear evidence that New York’s use of AI is running well ahead of the state’s ability to manage it. AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionCity of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… recovery, disposal of electronic devices, data back up and password security management. The Council did not ensure … recovery, backups, disposal of electronic devices and password security management. Provide IT cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Town of Washington – Information Technology (2013M-164)
… to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Washington is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 4,800. The Town Board is comprised of the Town Supervisor and four Board members. … security plan and a disaster recovery plan in place there is an increased risk that Town data, hardware and software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-washington-information-technology-2013m-164Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over information technology (IT) … was approximately $1 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a written agreement with one of the Town’s IT service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31