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Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… system that showed the department heads’ approval prior to the purchases being made. Although the County’s … risk. Key Recommendations Approve online purchases prior to the purchases being made. Obtain verbal/written quotes, … procurement policy. Do not allow the purchase card vendor to directly withdraw monthly payments from the County’s bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Town of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… 26, 2013. Background The Town of Kendall is located in Orleans County, has a population of approximately 2,700. … reports were submitted to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) in a timely manner, they were not always complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130Springs Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… absence request form. Vacation and sick leave balances for 11 of 33 employees tested (33 percent) were overstated on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222Hilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200)
… and sensitive information (PPSI) are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to … establish written policies or adequate written procedures for managing network user account access, including adding or … unneeded enabled network user accounts, including those for former students, former employees and others who were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/hilton-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-200Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District (District) officials ensured … Determine whether Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District District officials ensured user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112Seaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets (2024M-112)
… one printer, one smartboard, one server and a desktop computer, could not be traced to the E-waste company’s … forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix D. 1 A graphics card is a computer component that renders images, videos and animations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/21/seaford-union-free-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-112Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
… take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response to the report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/deer-park-union-free-school-district-fuel-and-vehicle-inventory-2023m-152Area #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-managementBenefits
… The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and … while maintaining work-life balance. A Full-Range of Insurance Options Comprehensive health, dental and vision … employer-sponsored group health insurance, to opt-out of their insurance coverage in exchange for an incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsChallenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationLowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … used very little of the revenue from the District’s wind power agreement to reduce real property taxes, and the … and capital plans to address how they will use wind power revenues. District officials have been using reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must properly execute and file the appropriate beneficiary designation with NYSLRS. A DRO may direct a member to … stated in the DRO. Beneficiary Designations A member’s designation of a spouse as beneficiary of certain benefits is … notice (Estate, Powers and Trusts Law -EPTL § 5-1.4). The designation is revoked regardless of when the final decree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… betrayed her neighbors and exploited her fire company for nearly two years," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kCattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… officials maintained complete and accurate capital asset records. Key Findings BOCES’ capital asset records were incomplete and inaccurate. The BOCES’ purchasing … a gaming console. In addition, we reviewed capital asset records for 130 assets with a historical recorded cost (also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… fiscal year for IT services but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services … and disable those that are unnecessary. Develop an SLA to address the District’s specific needs and expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127More About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) covered by the … law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact us . © 2021, New York State and Local Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planValley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District is located in the Village of Valley Stream, Nassau County. The District, which operates … Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District Purchasing 2016M204 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204Village of Penn Yan – Water Treatment Plant Overtime (2025M-6)
… costs associated with pensionable overtime earnings. For the period June 1, 2021 through November 22, 2024, we … $1.1 million. The current Chief Water Operator accounted for the majority of the non-weekend overtime hours and 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/25/village-penn-yan-water-treatment-plant-overtime-2025m-6City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Town of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)
… we reviewed, we identified 66 components (6 percent) where Town officials could consider taking additional steps … at the Town Hall, such as at least one van accessible parking space and an accessible route with openings in the … no larger than one half inch. 11 components at the Airport, such as accessible parking spaces with marked access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-brookhaven-physical-accessibility-programs-and-servicess9-24-45