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Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments and schools cannot protect the … confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessContract Advisory No. 23
Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms AC1782S
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… establish adequate information technology (IT) controls to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. … officials did not maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date hardware and software inventory. Officials did not … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. White Plains City School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund operations. From fiscal years 2020-21 through … reduces the amount of surplus fund balance subject to the statutory limit, giving the appearance that surplus fund balance is closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… IT controls over network user accounts. In addition to sensitive IT weaknesses communicated confidentially, … (SLA) with each of the District’s IT service providers to clearly identify the IT services and providers’ … responsibilities. Over a half million dollars was paid to IT service providers. In addition, because officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsChittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… private and sensitive information (PPSI) may be accessible to unauthorized users. Officials also have less assurance that, in the event of a disruption or disaster such as a ransomware attack, … to officials, we determined: Eighty-nine (15 percent) of the District’s nonstudent network user accounts were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… As a result, some victims may never receive the payments to which they are entitled. Officials are unnecessarily … holding nearly $1.3 million that should be used to pay victims with unsatisfied restitution orders. Some of … did not establish adequate policies and procedures to enforce and monitor restitution orders. 22 of the 44 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to … by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… years audited. This made it appear the District needed to use fund balance and reserves to close projected budget gaps. However, they were not used to fund operations. Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 … agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as well as third parties outside of … City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project Board Oversight 2014M236 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236State Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… PBA Short Term Disability, PBA Critical Illness, or PBA Accident insurance will notice a change in the way their deduction(s) appear on their paystub or direct deposit advice statement. … Term Disability: Short Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over information … and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Village of … a breach notification policy, and implement procedures to effectively safeguard the Village’s IT resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineTown of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… and reserves for the general, highway and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans. Key … financial and capital plans for any of the three operating funds, it used available fund balance and reserves, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial … were not properly established. Claims were paid prior to Board review and did not contain itemized vouchers. The Treasurer does not provide budget status reports to the Board and there is no independent oversight to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Police and Fire Plan
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which provides the maximum … day of the month following your retirement date. You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – New Career Plan
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose … beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless … as in the case of disability retirement) before the first day of the month following your retirement date. You have up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which provides the maximum … day of the month following your retirement date. You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to reflect new … a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide to … preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridManorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal control environment and … cash receipt, disbursement and recordkeeping duties to the extent possible. Adopt and implement written policies and procedures to ensure that the fuel supply is periodically measured and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Tier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan for their retirement benefits, if: They are not … Employees who wish to choose the defined contribution plan must file an election during their first 30 days of … may choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-option