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Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
Determine whether the Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/brasher-winthrop-district-2021-47.pdfJust Kids Early Childhood Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SCIS) programs to disabled children between the ages of three and five years. During the 2013-14 school year, Just … The State in turn reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the statutory rates they pay Just Kids. For the three … care discounts given to employees who were not the parents of the students enrolled in their programs; $70,951 for lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/just-kids-early-childhood-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … who were not in good academic standing. City University of New York (CUNY): Time and Attendance Practices for Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… Many of New York’s local governments are coping with slow or no … government spending growth has increased between 0.9 and 2 percent annually since 2010. Spending by school districts … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish appropriate internal controls over District … The District improperly retained an independent contractor to perform the duties of Treasurer. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Bohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip, in Suffolk County. The District, which provides fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158Bay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… respective supervisors and the District Manager before payroll processing. … Bay Shore Fire District Time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes. Key Findings Although … officials, disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes. However, the failure to review disbursement activities increases the risk for unauthorized and inappropriate transactions. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Opinion 94-26
… of limit on) -- Establishment (by town within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments … municipal taxes" levied in that year against the taxable real property in the district. It further provides that the … is permitted by law to raise in that year by real property tax. It is evident that the terms "municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Opinion 2000-18
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program by joint fire district); (authority for service award program established by joint fire district … to the joint fire district. This is in response to your request for our opinion with respect to several issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18Opinion 92-23
… and the erection of a switching station near a well) TOWN LAW, §§198(12)(a), 215(8): A separate board of commissioners … a town water district pursuant to article 13 of the Town Law, with the approval of the town board and after complying … of commissioners are subject to article 13 of the Town Law (Town Law, §210 et seq .), except to the extent that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Hagedorn Little Village School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background HLVS, a not-for-profit organization located in Seaford, New York, is an SED-approved provider of … programs to 317 children from school districts located in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The counties pay tuition to … services using reimbursement rates set by SED. The State, in turn, reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/hagedorn-little-village-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCopiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card purchases were necessary, adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of 1,174 … 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… internal controls and reporting requirements were in place. Key Recommendations Complete mandatory fiscal oversight training, file the required AUD in a timely manner, routinely review the Treasurer’s work and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsLakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over travel … The Lakeland Fire District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Summitville Fire District – Financial Activities (2016M-395)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … Key Finding The Board has established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/20/summitville-fire-district-financial-activities-2016m-395Westminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School's procurement and monitoring processes and procedures for professional service contracts for the period July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … design services at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in Orange County. $1.8 million with Lawrence J. Quigliano II, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberOpinion 88-5
… of health insurance benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92-a: A town may provide health insurance coverage at town … power under an established health plan to reduce benefits for retirees and for persons eligible to retire but not yet … noted, however, that it is our opinion that section 92-a does not authorize a town to provide coverage under a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5