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New York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfProactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1
This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/proactive-cybersecurity-steps-part1-101123.pdfTown of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
audit, town, german
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/german-town-2023-54.pdfPayServ Chart of Account Conversion Question and Answer Sheet
PayServ Chart of Account Conversion Question and Answer Sheet
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/coa_qa.pdfImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (2020-S-66)
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s66.pdfA Comparison of Fiscal Recovery Funds Utilization: NYC and Peers
This report mainly focuses on the portion of obligated spending associated with the SLFRF program through March 31, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2023.pdfPurchasing and Procurement Practices (2020-S-67) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s67-response.pdfControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (2021-S-3)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s3.pdfVillage of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
Determine whether the Village of Canton (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/canton-2021-101.pdfCoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Information
This guidance document discusses the importance of proper fiscal oversight by local and school district officials during these unprecedented times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cares-act-information-guidance.pdfControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses (2019-S-38)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s38.pdfMottville Fire District - Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (2020M-26)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and the Treasurer accurately recorded and reported financial activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/mottville-district-2020-26.pdfTown of Smithville - Annual and Claims Auditing (2020M-41)
Determine whether the Board annually audited the records of Town officers and audited claims before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/smithville-2020-41.pdfRetirement Reporting: Elected and Appointed Officials Understanding Your Responsibilities
Please print out slideshow presentation prior to watching webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-reporting-01-14-20.pdfVillage of Voorheesville - Water and Sewer Charges (2019M-118)
Determine whether Village officials effectively managed the billing, collection and enforcement of water and sewer charges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/voorheesville-2019-118.pdfTown of Ancram - Financial and Capital Planning (2019M-135)
Determine whether the Board established multiyear plans and financial policies to adequately manage the Town’s finances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/ancram-2019-135.pdfStatement of Accrued Payments and Leave Credits (RS6221)
To certify a member’s payments and credits at retirement, NYSLRS employers use form RS6221.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6221.pdfTown of Schroeppel - Financial Records and Reports (2019M-187)
Determine whether the Comptroller maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/schroeppel-2019-187.pdfCommunity Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
Determine if Company officials ensured financial activity was properly recorded and reported, and money was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/community-fire-rescue-2019-93.pdfSouthside Academy Charter School - Enrollment and Billing (2019M-70)
Determine whether student enrollment records and billings to school districts were accurate and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/southside-academy-charter-70.pdf