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Mount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… Determine if the District is seeking competition for purchases that are under the bidding threshold. Key … balance. District officials did not always seek quotations for purchases under the bidding threshold. Key Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsOpinion 88-54
… The town board may, however, initiate proceedings for such an extension prior to the effective date of the … December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the consolidated district. As noted in … special districts only becomes effective after the period for filing a petition requesting a referendum has expired or, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Opinion 96-21
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … State Comptroller Joseph J. Kelly). Town Law, §202-b(2) does not define what constitutes reconstruction or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Security Over Critical Systems
… To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems … of regulating the flow of streams or rivers when required by public welfare, including public health and safety. The … Commission regulations. The District must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsTown of Wawarsing – Napanoch Water District Rents and Assessments (2016M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water rents in the Napanoch … Napanoch Water District, which provides water service to approximately 448 customers, totaled $201,621 for 2015. … since March 2011. The Board did not establish procedures to provide guidance to the clerk or adequately segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/30/town-wawarsing-napanoch-water-district-rents-and-assessments-2016m-186Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… officials used bid specifications for a purchase that may have created ambiguity as to whether the District intended to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Hauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… when procuring goods and services. The District did not have contracts with all vendors. The District did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Bridgehampton 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-purchasingWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices and claims … 17 purchases totaling $41,870. District officials did not have written agreements with four professionals for services … documentation, for appropriate purposes and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek competition when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board did not use competitive methods to renovate … agreement, which included the District providing $248,000 in additional rent to fund renovations for the leased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials followed their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5South Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… Board members attended the mandatory training, they could have ensured reporting requirements were in place. Key … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid … that Rose kept her deceased mother’s bank account open to collect her mother’s pension payments. "Thanks to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, State … checks and balances. I thank District Attorney Carnright for bringing Mr. Denardo to justice and helping us recoup the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Budgeting Practices (Orange County) The district does not have written policies or procedures related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District , Town of Cameron , Town of Enfield … Fire District and the Summitville Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … record and account for court moneys accurately and in a timely manner. The board also did not audit the court’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… state’s 2 percent increase over those years. A significant number of residents commute to New York City for work. Much …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… for managing travel and conference expenses to avoid any problems arising, such as: Failing to get required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s out-of-pocket … and the member’s out-of-pocket portion of the claim should have been $2,700. However, Long Island Laparoscopic accepted … accepted $10,800 as the full payment, United should have only paid $8,640 on the claim. This resulted in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s out-of-pocket … and the member’s out-of-pocket portion of the claim should have been $1,480. However, Eastern Orange accepted the $5,920 … Orange accepted $5,920 as the full payment, United should have only paid $4,736 on the claim. This resulted in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-center