Poughkeepsie City School District – Information Technology (2019M-166)

Issued Date
July 02, 2020

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Audit Objective

Determine whether District officials ensured information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.

Key Findings

  • The District did not adequately control and secure its personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI).
  • District employees were not provided with IT security awareness training.
  • The District did not have service level agreements (SLAs) with its IT service providers.

In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials.

Key Recommendations

  • Inventory, classify and develop effective controls over PPSI.
  • Ensure all necessary personnel receive up-todate IT security awareness training.
  • Ensure that all IT services are provided based on a formal service level agreement.

District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action.