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Introduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… school district personnel for the actions they must take in the event of an incident. The goal of IT contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introductionComptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams
… a joint effort with Ulster and Orange County District Attorneys to combat COVID19 scams …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19Service Retirement – When Employees Retire
… upload documents while applying or after submitting their application. If they need to update their application, they can quickly and easily submit changes … immediately and is able to process it faster than a paper form. Rev. 1/26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/service-retirementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 69
… Travel and Non-Employee Travel cards and the WEX Bank Fuel card. Agencies are now required to include the “Employee ID” associated with the cardholder (Citibank) or driver … State credit cards, agencies must ensure the “Employee ID” field contains the employee’s identification number (or N …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/69-required-information-state-credit-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2302
… 6 members of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background: In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2302-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2025Vendor File Advisory No. 1
… Doing Business As (DBA) information on the Vendor File Guidance: Do not enter a DBA name in the Name 1 or Name 2 fields when registering a vendor on the Vendor File. If a DBA is entered, the vendor may not pass the IRS … therefore, may not be registered on the Statewide Vendor File. Appropriate Location to add to a Vendor's DBA: DBA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaTown of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… before granting exemptions, retain documentation to support eligibility and periodically verify that those … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Urban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… School is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by the Board of Trustees, which comprises 10 members. Key … security, and data breach. The Board has not adopted a disaster recovery plan to address potential disasters. Key … data backup, computer security, and data breach. Adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Newcomb Central School District - Claims Audit (2023M-159)
… District (District) claims were properly audited prior to payment. Key Findings District claims were not properly … State Education Law (Education Law) Section 1724 prior to payment. We reviewed 90 claims totaling $1.3 million and … payment. Because claims were not properly audited prior to payment, there is an increased risk that improper or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/29/newcomb-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-159South Jefferson Central School District – Payroll (2024M-31)
… employees totaling $126,395 were authorized and supported by time records. Except for minor discrepancies, which we … payroll increases were calculated correctly and supported by adequate time records. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/south-jefferson-central-school-district-payroll-2024m-31Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… August 6, 2014. Background The Elba Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Elba, Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Directors, provides fire … Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Background The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of … services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member Board. During 2013, revenues totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overCity of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… to employees and elected officials. However, there was a general lack of monitoring to ensure the SHP Training was completed by all employees and the City’s training completion records were unreliable. As a result, officials have no assurance all individuals who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3City of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… City of Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, has a population of approximately 68,000 and is governed by a five-member City Council. General fund budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Water district receipts … billing records to ensure all users of the system are being billed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Jefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… of the State University of New York system, is sponsored by Jefferson County and is located in the City of Watertown. … has an enrollment of approximately 3,670, is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of nine appointed members and … Revise the College’s purchasing policy to include a method to seek competition for insurance coverage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2017M-239)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services is governed by a Board of Education (Board) which is composed of nine … access is limited to authorized job duties. Ensure that a payroll clerk is not involved in the payroll certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/29/madison-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2017m-239Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education that is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… School District. The Library received its charter as a school district public library from the State Board of Regents and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Trustees. Budget … audited and approved. Key Recommendation Establish a claims processing policy and procedures to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… Seneca and Cayuga Counties. The Library, which is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, serves approximately 47,000 … within the Library’s service area to develop a plan to either increase revenues or further reduce services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250