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Walden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy for the … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Key Finding District officials did not obtain quotes in accordance with the District’s procurement policy during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school … levy limit; and whether they plan to stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capRush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… 27, 2013. Background The Rush Fire District, located in Monroe County, is a district corporation of the State, … by submitting a receipt which specifies the purchase date, amount, location, reason, item description, and the purchaser’s name. However, this policy does not require bonding insurance for all individuals who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys. Background The District is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Fairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… on formal Board actions and were not made available for public review in a timely manner. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138Opinion 93-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (extension of service within a sewer district) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14West Seneca Fire District #1 – Purchasing (2017M-272)
… whether District officials obtained required quotes for the purchase of goods and services for the period January 1, 2016 through September 1, 2017. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled $480,000. Key Finding District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/west-seneca-fire-district-1-purchasing-2017m-272Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (2023M-27)
… the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) procured a pumper truck in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-pumper-truck-procurement-2023m-27Opinion 93-15
… received or disbursed any moneys in the previous fiscal year "shall account with the town board for such moneys and … within 60 days after the close of the library's fiscal year (General Municipal Law, §30[5]). In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 92-17
… the county sales tax revenues not set aside for county or school district purposes shall be distributed to the towns in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service … contracts with United to process and pay medical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United … providers” directly based on claims they submit for the services rendered. Members pay a nominal co-payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… resulting from this practice. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014. Background The New … (i.e., waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. … as the reasonable and customary rate for the service. As a result, United paid $6,932 on the claim and the member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandOpinion 94-6
… direct or indirect in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services to be furnished or used in … (cf. General Municipal Law, §800[3], defining "interest" for purposes of General Municipal Law, article 18) or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6West Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing for the period … of the State and provides fire protection services to portions of the Town of Clarkstown. The District is … card transactions reviewed did not have documentation to support purchases made. Expense reports for travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… The Board, as a whole, did not audit and approve claims for 57 check disbursements totaling $37,561 before payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… policy as required by New York State General Municipal Law Section 39 until the end of our audit period. The … solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… credit card use and monitoring. The credit card policy does not identify the number of cards to be issued or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ballston, in Saratoga County. The District is governed by an elected … for 2015 were approximately $184,000. Key Findings In 2015 three firefighters received one year of service … activities in accordance with General Municipal Law. Key Recommendations Correct the service credit records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditOpinion 94-1
Whether a portion of the salaries of county employees who perform services for the administration and operation of a county sewer district may be allocated and charged back to the sewer district
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
Determine whether the Crown Point Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversaw the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/crown-point-fire-district-2024-29.pdf