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Length of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… Municipal Law (GML). The point system specifies how points toward LOSAP service credit will be earned by … in the point system and specifies the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity. Volunteers earning 50 service award points annually must be credited with one year of LOSAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… the state: Belgium Cold Springs Fire District (Onondaga County), East Greenbush Fire District No. 3 (Rensselaer), … audit report. For a copy, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2015/LOSAP/global.htm … Several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… General Municipal Law (GML) as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The … records for 27 members did not sufficiently support 322 points awarded. Four members may not have earned the required 50 points to be credited for a year of service. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Latham Fire Department – Length of Service Awards Program (2016M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s recordkeeping system for its … attendance records and has not established procedures to ensure the information is organized and accurately … did not establish an organized recordkeeping system to maintain LOSAP activity records or procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/latham-fire-department-length-service-awards-program-2016m-279Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… program (LOSAP) records have not been performed since 2019. The Secretary-Treasurer has not filed the mandated … were not authorized by the Board. The District’s LOSAP point system was inconsistent with New York State General … the close of the fiscal year. Review and amend the LOSAP point system, as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… District’s Point System were prepared. Officials granted points for completion of training courses without any record … GML and implement standards and procedures to ensure that points are accurately awarded and recorded. Ensure that all points earned throughout the program year are adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered … 2016 LOSAP records for 15 active members were inadequate to support 917 of 1,176 points earned by members. District … audit period. Key Recommendations Amend the point system to ensure compliance with GML. Ensure that complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingClifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… (GML). Some firefighters did not receive all of the LOSAP points to which they were entitled under GML. Key … consistent with GML. Ensure that firefighters receive the points to which they are entitled. … Clifton ParkHalfmoon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mSeaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The operating budget for 2014 was approximately $1.8 million, and the District’s contribution for the 2013 LOSAP program year was $113,300. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over financial … with them. The Board designated a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a … borrowed $100,000 each year from District reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… System is not consistent with General Municipal Law (GML). Points were not awarded in accordance with the Point System. … as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. Award LOSAP points in accordance with the adopted Point Syst … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Nesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… serving as volunteer firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly … Implement standards and procedures to ensure that points are not awarded to employees who serve as volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Monsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
… to OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. Obtain an annual independent audit of the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/02/monsey-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-62Fire District Information
… Internal Audit Process for Fire Districts [pdf] What to Expect During a CPA Audit [pdf] Accounting LOSAP Audit and … of Training Providers For Training Providers: Application to Get Training Course Approved [pdf] Commissioner Training … Record of Completion [pdf] Instructions for Application to Get Training Course Approved [pdf] OSC's Academy for New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-informationNiskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… if the District awarded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the period January 1, 2014 … the revised point system. Establish a process to review LOSAP activities and records to ensure activities are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… of $700 each to which they were not entitled. LOSAP points were not awarded in accordance with District policy, and the District did not award points for participation in miscellaneous activities in … the associated $2,100 of defined contributions. Award points in accordance with the District’s point system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Goshen , Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … records maintained at the department did not match those in the town payroll register. Town of Hague – Departmental … under the LOSAP point system were accurate and complete. In addition, three volunteer firefighters, who are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through August 18, 2013. … governs the District. The District’s general fund budget for the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years were $626,319 and … has not entered into an agreement with the District’s bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343West Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over District financial … by real property taxes. Key Findings The Board failed to properly establish internal controls or provide adequate … activities. The District has not employed an IPA to audit the District’s finances or LOSAP as required by law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor … were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits