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Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… IT access controls prescribe who or what computer process may have access to a specific IT … periodically compare the list of current active employees (i.e., employee master list) to the list of network user … Are different from passwords used for other systems; Do not match lists of common, expected, previously used or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsOperational Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Updating Agency Contact Information Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … (OSC) Office of Operations (OOO) maintains agency contact information for various audit and operational … purposes. The OOO requires agencies to keep the OSC Online Contact System current by updating required contacts within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsSummitville Fire District – Financial Activities (2016M-395)
… is located in Sullivan County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/20/summitville-fire-district-financial-activities-2016m-395Town and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… the State Comptroller if the cost to the typical property is above the OSC-calculated average estimated cost threshold. … about the date of publication to the address listed below. It should be sent no later than 14 calendar days after publication. This notice allows us to accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsLong Beach City School District – Controls Over Cash Receipts (2016M-145)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess controls over cash receipts for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/long-beach-city-school-district-controls-over-cash-receipts-2016m-145SUNY Bulletin No. SU-313
… 15, 2021. OSC Actions OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 UUP Member … as follows: The deduction for employees with a base annual salary of $32,437 or less is .9% of the adjusted biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-313-united-university-professions-uup-dues-increaseWheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… did not have a written agreement with BOCES to itemize and define all IT services and responsibilities, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 – Cash Disbursements (2016M-118)
… January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. Background The Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 is a volunteer … Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company 4 Cash Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/06/03/maple-avenue-volunteer-fire-company-4-cash-disbursements-2016m-118Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… and services, and maintain a record of quotes obtained for purchases. Establish a comprehensive fixed asset policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… District provides the Department with equipment and a fire house and funds the Department’s fire protection service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… account clerk typist's use of her electronic signature to sign the District’s checks. Key Recommendations Properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (2015M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s internal controls … The Albany Public Library is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The Library, which is a Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/12/albany-public-library-leave-accruals-2015m-293Carle Place Water District – Procurement (2014M-18)
… members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year totaled over $2.2 million. Key Findings The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/04/carle-place-water-district-procurement-2014m-18Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether cash disbursements were made for proper … documented and supported and approved by the Board prior to being made, for the period January 1, 2015 through October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Tier 1 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… death benefit may be payable. This benefit would be the amount necessary to pay your pension if you had retired on the date of your death. This benefit frequently is larger than the ordinary death benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-1-death-benefitsGroton Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-124)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/29/groton-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-124State Agencies Bulletin No. 1973
… that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 ERS members for calendar year 2022 is $21,386.41. Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 5 members of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background In accordance with … overtime earnings limit for 2022 of $21,386.41 for Tier 5 ERS members. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1973-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022-employeesEthics
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethicsStony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2015M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/stony-creek-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2015mOperational Advisory No. 15
… (OSC) has added various Sections in Chapter VII, Section 10 of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Cash … – State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables Section 10 – Cash Advances A – Cash Advance Overview B – Establishing … the Guide to Financial Operations , Chapter VII, Section 10 . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/15-gfo-update-cash-advances