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XI.18.J Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… with their bid submission, where competitive bidding is required by law or where the State contracting entity has … Under New York State Procurement Guidelines, a “bidder” is defined as “any individual, business, vendor or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xi/xi18j-gender-based-violence-and-workplaceV.3.F Projects – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… beginning and end dates or occur during a defined time period, and may be operational or capital in nature. The … beginning and end dates or occur during a defined time period and may be operational or capital in nature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3f-projectsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… entered in any field in SFS that has not been designed to hold confidential information. For example, Business Units … information in a field that was not designed to hold confidential information, please contact SFS immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationValley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
… officials ensured the District’s information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against … Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure IT systems were adequately secured and protected. District … environmental controls over the server room. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-154Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
… balance policy that addresses what level of fund balance is needed or how any surplus funds will be used and the … sit idle without a specific purpose to benefit the Town is not in the public’s best interest. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balanceKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials … that addressed the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records, as required. Without a secure e-record storage … that addresses the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-andCarle Place Union Free School District – Network User Account Controls (2022M-121)
… accounts. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of its network and potential loss of important data. In addition to finding sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/carle-place-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-controlsHoneoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured user access controls were appropriate and designed effectively. … Key Findings District officials did not ensure user access controls were appropriate and secure. Officials did … software may be lost or damaged by inappropriate use or access. Regularly review network user accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-174)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Sag Harbor Union Free School District’s (District) claims auditor ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-174Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
… whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured it had an adequate … whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured it had an adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/coeymans-hollow-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-211Connetquot Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-180)
… unassigned fund balance to comply with the statutory limit in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/01/connetquot-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-180Town of Grand Island - Information Technology (2019M-34)
… officials did not review the inventory of IT hardware and do not maintain an inventory of software or data. Town … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Design and implement procedures to monitor Internet usage for CUP compliance. Periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/23/town-grand-island-information-technology-2019m-34Camden Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-124)
… auditor’s approval and the claims auditor did not audit 10 scholarship payments totaling $4,750. The claims auditor did … claims auditor’s audit and approval. Ensure all claims for scholarship payments are audited and approved by the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/camden-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-124Buffalo City School District - Charter School Tuition Billing (2019M-122)
… for charter school tuition by $1 million (18 percent of PECA set-aside) in 2017-18. After discussing it with us, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/08/23/buffalo-city-school-district-charter-school-tuition-billing-2019m-122Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… through December 31, 2014. Background The County of Otsego is located in Central New York State and has approximately 62,000 residents. The County is governed by an elected 14-member Board of Representatives. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97North Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-22)
… Background The North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is located in the Towns of Butler, Huron, Lyons, Rose, … operates three schools with approximately 1,200 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $26.6 million. Key Findings There is no written plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-22Newfane Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-307)
… evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through September 17, 2015. Background The … two reserves by as much as $9.8 million as of June 30, 2015. Key Recommendations Ensure that budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/newfane-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-307Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… 31, 2015. Background The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, … in Ontario County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 820 students, is governed by an … ManchesterShortsville Central School District Procurement of Professional Services 2016M157 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalMadison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procuring … Background The Madison Central School District is located in the Towns of Eaton, Madison and Stockbridge in Madison … $9.6 million. Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition for professional services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mLocust Valley Central School District – Competitive Quotes (2016M-131)
… Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. The District, which operates six schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/locust-valley-central-school-district-competitive-quotes-2016m-131