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Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit unpatched software. Additionally, when … technical support or bug and security fixes (patches) for those versions. Without ongoing updates, security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementVillage of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… internal controls over Building Department operations for the period June 1, 2015 through April 13, 2017. … Paltz is located in the Town of New Paltz in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 7,070. The Village is … duties. Ensure that press-numbered receipts are issued for all revenue collected. Ensure that all collections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (82), NYCBERS (83), NYCERS (84), … NYCERS, PFRS, NYSTRS, or ERS are affected. Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1406
… taxes requires changes to New York City withholding taxes for employees with taxable incomes over $500,000. Effective … Annual Tax Rate Table will incorporate a revised tax rate for taxpayers earning over $500,000. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1406-new-york-city-withholding-tax-changeCity of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
Determine whether City officials properly implemented information technology IT security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized ac
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… books and records. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with monthly bank statements and reconciliations. Key … of the Treasurer’s books and records. Provide the Board with monthly bank statements and reconciliations. … Hamlin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialNassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2022M-77)
… of the BOCES network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … network user account access. Key Recommendations Evaluate all non-student network user accounts and ensure unneeded user accounts are disabled in a timely manner. Establish written procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/09/09/nassau-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2022m-77Opinion 90-41
… Comp, 1964, p 356; 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 30). October 16, 1990 Donald E. Todd, Esq., Village Attorney Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Concord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review CIDA’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 … Concord Industrial Development Agency was created in 1980 to further the economic development of the Town of Concord. CIDA is governed by a five-member Board of Directors appointed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 22
… on a purchase order or voucher provides accurate year-to-date and life-to-date expenditure information. This facilitates public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/22-referencing-contract-numberCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-16 ). About the Program State government entities possess … to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of June 16, 2021, there were over 5,280 data items on Open Data. Open … 14, 2013 and had 22 data items on Open Data as of June 16, 2021. We issued our initial audit report on April 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 … DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “New York City’s ongoing … York City, in total, grew by 3.3%, or $85 million, in the first quarter. Fifty out of 57 counties experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the Division of Budget as early as possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority … are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid during the “blackout period” when SFS is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or payments) for one year. No open purchase orders (encumbrances) are … close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with … applicable (see Section 11.E - Retainage of this Chapter, for additional information). In addition, State agencies may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… through May 31, a decline of $1.1 billion, or 8.8 percent, from the same period last year, according to the state cash … representing a decline of $538.5 million or 2.3 percent from a year earlier. Total receipts were $244 million below … include spending for Medicaid (up $2 billion primarily from federal sources) and education (up $1.1 billion). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportUlster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period of January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … 182,000 residents. General fund appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $290 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Accounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Time Warner Cable may delay payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cableAccounts Payable Advisory No. 16
… Subject: Making Payments to Long Island Power Authority Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.C - … Vendor ID and Address Sequence when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/16-complex-entity-long-island-power-authoritySouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… provided proper oversight over the funding received by STE for the period January 1, 2016 through February 10, 2017. … regarding payroll including hiring, salary and benefits for new and existing staff. Require interim financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a … include realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures for both the general fund and capital projects. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29