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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include … are of greater severity and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to … unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or operating systems. … with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for safeguarding the data, especially if it contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , Chappaqua Central School District , Copiague Union Free School District , Spackenkill Union Free School District and the Western New York Maritime … his office completed audits of the BayportBlue Point Union Free School District Chappaqua Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured … Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District District purchasing agent ensured staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Best Practices for Best Price Procurements
Presentation from 2019 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2019-procurement-presentation-2.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District – Purchasing (Nassau County) The purchasing agent did not ensure purchases adhered to the district’s … to competitive bidding. As a result, the purchasing agent approved 17 purchases totaling $150,961 without knowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District , Plainedge Union Free School District and the Tapestry Charter School . In an era … his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District Plainedge Union Free School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Attorney’s Office (Office) provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated. Significant emphasis was placed on the Office’s administration of the Ignition Interlock Device Program (Program). Our audit … County District Attorneys Office provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedOpinion 93-21
… for sale of) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) -- Permissive (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- … price or maximum financial benefits, it may resolve to sell by negotiated sale subject to applicable referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report, which you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… documentation to establish whether the official station of the selected employee was in the best interest of … Key Recommendations Ensure that each employee's official station is established in compliance with State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… may free up remaining pre-encumbered funds, prior to OSC closing the contract, by reducing contract lines to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsTown of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… research publications or attend free trainings that were available to assist them in their procurement responsibilities. As a result, $827,000 … with the requirements of the procurement policy and the available training resources indicated in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56DiNapoli Urges Companies to Join Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism
… York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), sent letters to 50 major portfolio companies, including Tesla Inc., Meta … on unity and solidarity. In addition to his letters to the 50 companies, DiNapoli called on the rest of the Fund’s … attacks against Israel on Oct. 7. Of the Fund’s top 50 holdings, only Alphabet Inc., Accenture Plc and S&P Global …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-urges-companies-join-workplace-pledge-fight-antisemitismArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… Malicious software, or malware, are software programs that are designed to harm computer systems. … before it can affect its targets is by using antivirus software. Antivirus software should be installed and kept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionHempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… through March 31, 2013. Background The Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in … Hempstead Union Free School District Management of District Resources 2014M253 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the optimal use of district resources. Auditors reviewed 40 purchases and found 21 lacked competition or documentation … fund the average workers’ compensation expenditures for 26 years. Unemployment reserve balance of about $400,000 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses NYs 529 College Savings and NY ABLE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsTown of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… to obtain quality commodities and services at the lowest possible cost. Seeking competition also guards against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Villenova and the Westmere Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … over purchasing are not always operating effectively. For example, auditors found that town officials did not solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2