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Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies for sustaining an organization’s critical business processes … the event of a disruption. It provides detailed guidance for continuing operations as normally as possible during and … supports key business processes, planning specifically for IT disruptions is a necessary part of business continuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… 2011, through July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of … Town of Long Lake Capital Projects and Reserve Funds 2012M235 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Village of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… 2013. Background The Village of Whitney Point is located in the Town of Triangle in Broome County and has 964 residents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… include a signature and attestation by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals …
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)
… 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The Town of Camden is located in Oneida County and has a population of … 4.930. It is governed by 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 …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … June 21, 2016. Background The Clarence Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Hebron is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … that checks are signed only by the Town Supervisor or, in his absence, the Deputy Supervisor, as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59State Police Bulletin No. SP-241
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of new voluntary insurance deduction codes for the New York State Police Investigators Association … established three new deduction codes for the following insurance types: Deduction Code 563: NYSPIA Pet Insurance … of this bulletin is to notify agencies of new voluntary insurance deduction codes for the New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-241-new-nyspia-insurance-deduction-codesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… Subject : Scheduled Delivery Due Date and Unit of Measure Reference : Guide to Financial … specific goods or services ordered, price and delivery date, thereby supporting agency and vendor collaboration. … being purchased. Additionally, the Scheduled Delivery Due Date is an automatically populated field on the PO that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersContract Advisory No. 33
… Subject: Department of Labor (DOL) Public Work Contractor Registration Guidance: … that are privately owned and subject to the provisions of Labor Law Article 8, without registering with the … Bureau of Contracts for approval, a contractor’s timely proof of certificate of registration must be provided with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… Subject: Referencing a Master Contract on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is to inform Business Units … new guidelines for referencing a Master Contract ID on a voucher. As stated in Advisory Number 8 ( One Invoice Per Voucher – Business Units ) Business Units can only include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… any vendor that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject … agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or with the PCard. It is a best practice for … less than $500.00 when a vendor accepts the PCard for payment. However, agencies may not use the PCard to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-usePortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and fund … reserve balances to reasonable levels and use reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and Executive Administrator … tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The Board adopted adequate policies and guidelines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… necessary. District users, including outside users, paid $2.1 million more than the total expenditures. Charges to DOCCS alone exceeded expenditures by $1.4 million. The District had an excessive fund balance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The … capital plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, 2016, the South Farmingdale Fire District’s (District) unrestricted … South Farmingdale Fire District Financial Condition and Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsTown of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… from UDAG repayment money to enable the Board to determine actual loan balances due to the CD fund. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key … the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to residents. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our … Fredonia Central School District Financial Management 2018M33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law … Municipal Law (GML), Section 11 2 Two individuals served in this position during our audit period. One Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118