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Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… an organization’s critical business processes in the event of a disruption. It provides detailed guidance for continuing … specifically for IT disruptions is a necessary part of business continuity planning. IT contingency planning … procedures and technical measures that enable the recovery of IT operations after an unexpected incident. A disruptive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town is accounting for … 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a … 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)
… elected Board of Trustees comprised of four Trustees and a Mayor. The Village’s annual budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year was $1.22 million. Key Findings The Mayor and the Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate …
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
… An acceptable system is one used by the employer to generate payroll and/or keep … by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave … the system should also include the signature of the official’s supervisor, when applicable, to certify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsSalem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-205)
… Recommendations Establish procedures to adequately account for all collections received by the Department and ensure … required by law. Department officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/20/salem-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2019mVillage of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… that sufficiently defines the role and responsibilities of each party, includes all services to be provided, and addresses confidentiality and protection of personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). … personnel who use IT resources, including the importance of maintaining physical security and protecting PPSI. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Alfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.3 … and was 12 percent of 2018-19 appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by approximately $1.2 million or 8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… The Board adopted adequate policies and guidelines for project approval. In addition, payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for four projects and 26 revolving loan payments were accurate and received on … to: Compare reported job creation and retention figures with project goals. Track sales tax exemptions to ensure that …
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)
… the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer … $1.4 million. The District had an excessive fund balance of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2017 or a balance in excess of 844 percent of … the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision DOCCS for sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing … The Clarence Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Liverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… did not perform comprehensive inventory counts. Our review of 529 purchased items, totaling about $448,000, found that … inventory records. Officials could not locate three of the 48 IT items we tested: a laptop and two cameras, … and applicable licenses. Perform physical inventories of hardware and compare them to inventory records, and review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
Determine whether the Board and Village officials appropriately managed the Villages financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… the Town’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $1 million. Key Findings The … financial reports, including reconciled cash balances for each fund, budget status reports and bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… The Board did not audit claims before approving payments. Of 166 claim vouchers reviewed, totaling $783,400, the … paid twice. The Board did not ensure that procurements of commodities, goods and services totaling $172,000 complied … Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Genesee Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-231)
… comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a … fund policy, including plans for the use of reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/genesee-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-231State Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, … panel This panel will provide the agency with a record of all retroactive adjustments that were automatically … or OSC. Link 1 provides the agency with a description of the data elements appearing on the Retro Pay Review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationContact Us
… throughout the process by entering the Claim ID referenced in your confirmation email. Note that our call center … any more information about your claim than what’s included in your status or correspondence from us, and cannot provide … The Claim ID is referenced at the top of the email and in the upper right-hand corner of the letter. Use your Claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usOpinion 99-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of issuing the permit and inspecting or enforcing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Disability Retirement – When Employees Retire
… or someone authorized to file on the employee’s behalf. For example, the employee’s attorney, a power of attorney … Once we receive the specialist’s report, the case is reviewed. The Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) … our secure contact form and attaching the files: From I am a dropdown, select Other. In Question field, enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirementLong Island Association for AIDS Care
… report 2012-0063 , entitled the Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc. (LIAAC). Based on information obtained … the documents LIAAC submitted to support the reimbursement for employee health insurance (i.e., medical and dental … our examination of medical and dental expenses claimed for reimbursement by LIAAC under their contracts with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/10/long-island-association-aids-care