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Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known … software are not corrected. Because attackers are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit … the software can be exploited by attackers in a wide range of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, providing construction services totaling $3,000 during our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Constitutional Tax Limits
… to complete the Constitutional Tax Limit form using OSC's online reporting system. This filing requirement applies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Benefits
… The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and … while maintaining work-life balance. A Full-Range of Insurance Options Comprehensive health, dental and vision … employer-sponsored group health insurance, to opt-out of their insurance coverage in exchange for an incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… adequately managed and monitored network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. … of inappropriate access by users with malicious intent. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and reserves that will be used to fund … with the statutory limit. Reduce overfunded reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials … B includes our comment on issues District officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Workers' Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… of the Report of Workers' Compensation Program Statement of Assessable Expenses for the three fiscal years … Workers' Compensation Board: Workers' Compensation Program Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years … presentation of the Report of Workers Compensation Program Statement of Assessable Expenses for the three fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/workers-compensation-program-statement-assessable-expenses-three-fiscal-years-ended-marchGilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Gilboa-Conesville Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did … Determine whether the GilboaConesville Central School District District Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mTown of Lisle – Highway Department Long-Term Planning (2022M-183)
… of Lisle (Town) officials established long-term capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway Department equipment and vehicle needs. Key Findings Town officials did not establish long-term capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-lisle-highway-department-long-term-planning-2022m-183Village of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… Adopt written IT policies and procedures to address breach notification, disaster recovery, acceptable use, system security, internal user access, data backups and protecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278Glen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… there is an increased risk that funds could be subject to loss, theft or misappropriation. The Board did not: … or procedures. Properly prepare a budget and present it to the Towns or audit the Company’s records. Regularly review … and procedures. Properly prepare budgets and present them to the membership and the Towns annually. Review and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (School) debit … supported and lacked documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. Debit cards pose … totaling $39,398 lacked documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… ensure all claims were appropriately audited and approved. Out of 200 claims reviewed, the Board did not audit 69 claims totaling $150,187 as required by New York State Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have saved … the Board, and only audited and approved claims are listed on abstracts of audited claims. Periodically compare prices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… eliminate unnecessary levies on the TOV area. Consult with legal counsel to determine remedies available to address taxpayer inequities. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Plattsburgh Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-260)
… no comprehensive written policies and procedures over the billing and collection of tenant rents. Billing and collection duties were not properly segregated. … provide adequate guidance and internal controls over the billing and collection of tenant rents. Segregate duties over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/29/plattsburgh-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-260Town of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of selected financial … and auditing claims – was weak and highly susceptible to errors and irregularities occurring without detection. Key … collection are enforced. Establish policies and procedures to ensure that all moneys paid to the Town are recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… methods, or maintain supporting documentation to show they used competitive methods, to obtain purchases … services. Maintain appropriate supporting documentation to show information gathered and conclusions reached to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Monroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… oversight over chargebacks for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate … or actively oversee the procurement of professional services. As a result: The Authority did not require and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andTown of Alfred – Incompatible Duties (2021M-99)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alfred (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) properly appointed and the Town … Determine whether the Town of Alfred Town Supervisor Supervisor properly appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-alfred-incompatible-duties-2021m-99