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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT … IT systems and electronic data. It may be necessary to include outside parties such as the organization’s IT … and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly recognize situations that are of greater severity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-383
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … This bulletin notifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-383-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Shelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through … total $132,950. Key Findings The Board has not adopted an investment policy, which is required by State General … account to complete, an annual audit of the District’s financial records. Key Recommendations Adopt an investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Department’s … in Chenango County and provides fire protection services to Plymouth Fire District residents. The District provides … $17,500 of Department funds. Key Findings The Board did not develop and implement internal controls over cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and Department money was safeguarded for the period January … The Department is governed by a Board of Directors, and the members elect a Treasurer. Expenditures for 2014 … financial transactions. Contact the Department’s bank and request that copies of canceled checks be returned with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
Cincinnatus Fire District Financial Controls 2014M49
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Hortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… duties, nor provide additional oversight or other compensating controls. The Secretary-Treasurer does … duties performed by the Secretary-Treasurer, if practical, or provide more routine oversight. The Secretary-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… Department is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Department provides fire protection services in the Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… the Board effectively managed water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. … that ensure an adequate segregation of duties or provide for mitigating controls. The Board should investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
… 31, 2017. Background The Village of Waterville is located in the Towns of Sangerfield and Marshall in Oneida County. The Village, which has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-waterville-payroll-and-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-281Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… actual expenditures or standard mileage. Establish reserve funds in accordance with law. … Pine City Fire District No 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Broome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period … southern portion of upstate New York commonly referred to as the Southern Tier, has a population of approximately … annually used $2 million of available fund balance to fund operations in fiscal years 2014 through 2016. County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187Rutland Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to approximately 3,060 residents over 45 square miles. … review the Treasurer’s monthly reports, including budget-to-actual reports and trial balances, or compare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/02/rutland-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-262Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Procurement (2017M-211)
… were made without prior approval, resulting in confirming purchase orders. Key Recommendations Ensure that District … District officials and employees use requisition forms and purchase orders prior to making purchases. … RemsenburgSpeonk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-procurement-2017m-211More About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to … are provided by Article 11, Sections 375-f and 375-g of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-plan