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Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… for continuing operations as normally as possible during and after a major, unplanned incident. Since information … planning refers to the plans, policies, procedures and technical measures that enable the recovery of IT … service interruptions are inevitable. The content, length and resources necessary to prepare an IT contingency plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewIX.7.J Final Reports – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal agencies require the submission of reports, either … are required to reconcile state accounting records to federal award records before the final report is prepared and filed with the federal awarding agency. At any time prior to actual … Most federal agencies require the submission of reports either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7j-final-reportsLiverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
Determine whether the District effectively managed hardware and software inventory to ensure that information technology IT assets are safeguarded
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)
… The Town of Hebron is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 1,850. The Town is … did not audit the financial records of some Town officers and employees. Key Recommendations Provide the Board with … cash balances for each fund, budget status reports and bank reconciliations accompanied by bank statements. …
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)
… was to review the Town’s internal controls over salaries and benefits and over the billing and collection of ambulance service fees for the period of … was to review the Towns internal controls over salaries and benefits and over the billing and collection of ambulance …
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)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. … Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement process comply with the purchasing policy …
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)
… cash receipts and nonpayroll disbursements were adequate for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.2 million. …
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)
… is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and has a population of approximately 3,400. The Village is … for an audit of, the records of the Clerk-Treasurer and the Justice. The Board did not audit claims prior to … will use surplus moneys accumulated in operating funds and establish policies that address maintaining a reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010, … The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 26,275. An elected … body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. The 2012 Town operating budget was …
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)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
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)
… activities and did not complete mandatory fiscal oversight training. The Board did not: Establish adequate controls over … through 2021. Had Board members attended the mandatory training, they would have better positioned themselves to … Key Recommendations Complete mandatory fiscal oversight training, file the required AUD in a timely manner, routinely …
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)
… did not always accurately calculate separation payments and did not ensure an independent review of separation … performed. Therefore, calculation errors went undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we reviewed, 14 …
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 required: (1) to audit all … necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State Finance Law provides more detailed general fiscal … The State Comptroller shall be required 1 to audit all vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… projects (projects) were properly planned, accounted for and monitored. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and Town Supervisor (Supervisor) did not ensure projects were properly planned or accounted for and did not monitor projects. As a result, the Supervisor and …
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