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Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies for … caused by a computer virus. Since no computer system can be expected to operate perfectly at all times, unplanned … Larger organizations may need a suite of plans that go by many different names — business continuity, IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewIX.7.J Final Reports – IX. Federal Grants
… either programmatic, financial, or both. Since the SFS is New York State’s official book of records, the amounts … listed in any final financial report should be traceable to SFS records. State agencies are required to reconcile … records to federal award records before the final report is prepared and filed with the federal awarding agency. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7j-final-reportsLiverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… that IT assets are adequately accounted for and protected from loss, theft, misuse and obsolescence. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… or obtain an audit of the financial records and reports of all Town officers and employees who receive or disburse money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… over the billing and collection of ambulance service fees for the period of January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The Board did not properly authorize salaries and benefits for all Town officers and employees. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… process, when procuring professional services. Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… The Hermon-DeKalb Central School District is located in the Towns of Canton, DeKalb, Hermon and Russell in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and has a … how the Village will use surplus moneys accumulated in operating funds and establish policies that address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. The 2012 … Develop realistic revenue and expenditure estimates for the annual budgets. Maintain a detailed record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to … most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Truxton Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not … Determine whether the Truxton Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Newark Central … payments and did not ensure an independent review of separation payment calculations was performed. Therefore, … and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we reviewed, 14 separation payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… Pendleton (Town) capital projects (projects) were properly planned, accounted for and monitored. Key Findings The Town … (Supervisor) did not ensure projects were properly planned or accounted for and did not monitor projects. As a … of Pendleton Town capital projects projects were properly planned accounted for and monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… Published November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement … Scam Alert NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertContract Advisory No. 33
… without registering with the Department of Labor. When State Contracting Entities submit public works contracts … (EDSS) or Contract Submission System, as applicable. State Contracting Entities are reminded that they must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 538 applicable physical … Assess whether City of Auburn City officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31