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Opinion 88-8
… General Municipal Law, §802 contains several exceptions for contracts which would otherwise be prohibited by section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … completed audits of Bolton Fire District , Town of Deer Park , East Bloomfield Fire District , East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department , City of Newburgh , Rockland County , Village of South Corning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the fire company. “The Emmons allegedly cheated Hannibal … to build Hannibal Kartway. The Kartway was in operation from 2017 to 2022 and run by Chris Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from the sale of race registrations and pit fees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… her crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole thousands of … the fire company’s credit cards and stole checks to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Las …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kMargaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… 2013 through March 26, 2014. Background The Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization located … Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department Cash Receipts and Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsBohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… which provides fire protection and other emergency services to approximately 10,000 residents, is governed by an … always use competitive methods when procuring goods and services. At the District’s organizational meeting each year, … established by General Municipal Law. Discontinue the practice of preselecting vendors to provide goods or perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158Sodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… Center Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Sodus, Wayne County. The Department, which is … by the membership due to the lack of documentation in the meeting minutes. Key Recommendations Update the … that all claims are audited, document the approved claims in the meeting minutes and retain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424Bethpage Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2017M-50)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s credit card and travel expenditures for the period January 1, … for 2016 totaled approximately $4.6 million. Key Findings Credit card charges totaling $8,029 were not properly … approving them for payment. Develop procedures to monitor credit card use and enforce compliance with the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/09/bethpage-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2017m-50Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
Determine whether the Kirkwood Fire Company District No1 Inc Company officials established adequate controls over collections and disbursements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andPompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… fund policy or adopt a written multiyear capital plan. In addition, annual update documents (AUDs) were not filed … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Border City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… the District’s Board oversight. The former Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… through January 31, 2015. Background The Spencer Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated with the Village Fire Department. The Company, which provides fire protection for the Village and the Town of Spencer, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The Hauppauge Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, serves approximately 15,000 residents. … 2014 were approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings Three Fire Commissioners had not attended mandatory training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (Montgomery County) The board did not properly manage the district’s … Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (Monroe County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than … District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was … A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. … unassigned fund balance to reduce future real property tax levies. The District reported a capital reserve fund with … fund balance identified in this report in a manner that benefits taxpayers. If the Board determines that the existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of … District , Town of Russia and Schuyler County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 94-13
… to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Disability Benefits … a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is disabled as … Section 207-a(1) also provides that the municipality or fire district is liable for all medical treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
… April 12, 2017. Background The East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department provides fire protection services for the East Bloomfield Fire District, which covers the Town of East Bloomfield and … East BloomfieldHolcomb Fire Department Financial Operations 2017M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operations