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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 Many unsupported and outdated software programs have …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-managementVillage of Malverne – Procurement (2017M-16)
… policy. Village officials allowed goods and services to be purchased before authorization from the Clerk-Treasurer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-malverne-procurement-2017m-16Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a cost-effective manner. Of the 113 purchases totaling … Superintendent (Superintendent) had a prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Clerical Overtime (2023M-124)
… pandemic timeline, which BOCES officials indicated as the cause for overtime, the BOCES practice of verbally preapproving overtime, rather than in writing, does not provide support that the overtime we reviewed was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-clerical-overtime-2023m-124Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… or ensure that authorized disbursements were supported and for appropriate District purposes. As a result, District … District officials: Overpaid landowners totaling $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local … unused cell phone accounts, sales tax and lease payments for a copier that had been replaced. Paid employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Fishers Island Union Free School District – Five Point Plan (2015M-320)
… for proposal process when selecting its external audit firm. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-five-point-plan-2015m-320East Meadow Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-332)
… reserve fund and the unemployment insurance reserve fund are overfunded. Key Recommendations Revise the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/east-meadow-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-332Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… component districts educate approximately 93,000 students in the western area of Suffolk County. BOCES is governed by a … Key Recommendations Ensure that budget transfers in excess of $25,000 are presented to the Board for approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andBlind Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (2023M-35)
… were approved and had no explanation for the difference in the amount received. Key Recommendations Ensure all change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/blind-brook-rye-union-free-school-district-capital-project-change-ordersClarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… and invoices, and that credit card payments are made in a timely manner. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50Baldwinsville Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2022M-106)
… safeguard and accurately account for fuel inventory, and the responsibility for managing fuel inventories was not … 18 invoices and found District records support that the District may have been overbilled for 2,518 gallons … periodically reconcile the records with the amount of fuel in the tanks. Review fuel usage reports for reasonableness or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/14/baldwinsville-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2022m-106Glen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… compliance with fire protection contracts (contracts) and lease agreements. Key Findings The Company Board did not ensure compliance with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is … fees and interest for late payments associated with the lease agreement. Key Recommendations Ensure compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Norfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Norfolk … claims totaling $97,727 and determined they were generally for appropriate District purposes. However, 17 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/30/norfolk-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-109Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… whether Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
Bayport Fire District Credit Card Use 2016M394
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… did not perform a proper audit of claims prior to payment or ensure that adequate supporting documentation was … a cash disbursement policy that prohibits distribution or signing of blank checks. Properly audit all claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Edgemont Union Free School District – Information Technology (2024M-37)
… (District) officials disabled unnecessary user accounts in a timely manner. Key Findings The IT Director did not disable unnecessary user accounts in a timely manner. As a result, the District had an … of the network and could potentially lose important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/08/edgemont-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2024m-37Federal Receipts – Federal Funding and New York
… Federal funding is a significant part of New York State’s Budget: In State … the FY 2026 NYS Executive Budget Financial Plan, the State is expected to receive almost $93.1 billion in federal … NYS Executive Budget Financial Plan . … Federal funding is a significant part of New York States Budget In State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-receiptsEmerging Manager Program
… assist in the timely deployment of capital, perform due diligence and recommend managers to participate in the program. Each year, the Fund also seeks to graduate emerging managers to direct investments by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managereLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and links to resources. If there are additional topics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resources