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Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… data traversing the network; Requiring an access password for users and enabling the most secure encryption available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkReal Estate Portfolio
… all of its property holdings. Specifically, the Authority's property reports significantly understate its holdings. The Authority has not established a current market value for its property holdings. The Authority does … Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (2009-S-10) Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $543,400 of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Collection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… who are affiliated and share the same federal taxpayer identification number. We also found the Department needed to act more … to routinely refer appropriate accounts receivable to the State Attorney General for collection. Key Finding Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followXV.12 Refund of Appropriation and Report of Moneys Received – XV. End of Year
… the account code will need to be changed to 32207 Refund – lapsed approps, see Chapter VII.3 - AP Adjustment Vouchers / …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv12-refund-appropriation-and-report-moneys-receivedLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… million. Key Findings There was no indication that the Council approved the specific terms of the Executive … ever submitted specific compensation information to the Council for its approval. The Board did not periodically … Director is compensated in accordance with Board and Council approved amounts and annually submit authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… by the tenants. These costs were funded mainly by rental income from tenants and subsidies from HUD. Key Findings The … does not audit claims and has not designated a claims auditor to perform this function. Instead, the Executive … someone independent of the purchasing process as a claims auditor to perform this function. Closely monitor and make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsRoosevelt Public Library – Board Oversight of Library Operations (2014M-297)
… Legislature in 1970. The Library serves more than 16,000 community members and is governed by an elected five-member … The Board did not provide prior approval for eight of 12 programs held at the library in 2013 and did not ensure that … Enforce program policy, including Board approval of programs costing more than $100, obtaining contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/01/30/roosevelt-public-library-board-oversight-library-operations-2014m-297Niagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for compensation-related payments to the Executive Director … is a municipal housing authority created under the New York State Public Housing Law Section 415. The Authority … in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorHeadstart of Rockland, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on HSOR’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. Background HSOR is an SED-approved, not- for-profit special education provider located in Rockland … between three and five years of age. HSOR is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/headstart-rockland-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Report 2016-S-80 ). About the Program The … of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Resident CareRelated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-followChild Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… Education Law Article 56. The Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School (School) is governed by a seven … Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School Financial Management 2013M98 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementVillage of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and … 1, 2012 through October 28, 2013. Background The Village of Aurora, the home of Wells College, is located in the Town … Village of Aurora Treasurers Duties and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … June 1, 2010, to October 31, 2011. Background The Village of Scotia is located in the Town of Glenville in Schenectady … Village of Scotia Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Town of Davenport – Financial Operations (2013M-62)
… the Town’s annual financial report with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), as required. Because Board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-davenport-financial-operations-2013m-62User Access Controls Over Selected System Applications (Follow-Up)
… System Applications (Report 2019-S-34 ). About the Program A part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system … center in Central New York, comprises four colleges, a research enterprise, one hospital with two locations (Upstate University Hospital and Upstate University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applications-followTown of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… October 7, 2013. Background The Town of Bolivar is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … of Town grant funds. The CCDC overpaid itself $3,000. In addition, several contractors were not paid, or were … and project documentation, and ensure that the Town is in strict compliance with federal grant requirements. Recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Accounts Payable Advisory No. 32
… Subject: Template for 1099 reporting SFS payments using a Single Payment Vendor ID and … Section 5.K.2 - Processing Payments Subject to Federal Reporting , OSC's Bureau of State Expenditures (BSE) will … to these vendors, agencies must provide the required tax reporting data to BSE’s Federal Reporting Unit using this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/32-1099-reporting-single-payments-non-sfs-paymentsSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit … Indian, Black, Moose, and Beaver Rivers, for the purpose of regulating the flow of streams or rivers when required by … To assess the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followTown of Rutland – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-19)
… remitted and reported all collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not always … deposit, remit and report all collections accurately and in a timely manner. For example: Due to deficiencies in the records, it is unclear whether eight recorded cash and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-19