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Otisco Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2016M-415-F)
… not implemented, and one recommendation was not applicable for the period that we reviewed. … The purpose of our review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/otisco-fire-district-audit-follow-2016m-415-fOpinion 2003-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … could not have authorized the purchase of such decorations in the first instance, the board may not ratify the purchase … order the payment thereof by the fire district treasurer in the amounts allowed". Generally, under section 176(4-a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Opinion 88-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … laterals) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (use of general fund moneys to pay cost of district improvements); (authority … the necessary laterals is estimated to be $8,000. You state that the town does not believe that it can maintain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Opinion 2008-3
… refunds of unexpended monies in a capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (authority of a fire district to make cash refunds of unexpended monies in a … , 119 NY 280). Except as outlined above with respect to transfers to certain other reserve funds, there is no express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County in which it is located. An elected five-member Board of Fire … use, or get paid for more leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… with a Commissioner’s spouse in 2013. The District does not have policies and procedures for key financial functions. Because the District does not have effective policies and procedures outlining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … not award the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Jericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… approximately $9 million, which were funded primarily with water rents and real property taxes. Key Findings We … that, except for minor discrepancies that we discussed with District officials, all customers were accurately … and billing adjustments were generally made in accordance with District policies and properly authorized by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395Tioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… activities and helped ensure reporting requirements were in place. The Board did not: Develop and adopt a written procurement policy, as required. Audit and approve … 2015 through 2021. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a written procurement policy, as required. Audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts. Determine whether claims were for … required by law. A Commissioner had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the District and his snow plowing … Board ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mDavenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… and submit reports of the District’s financial activities for them to periodically review. The Board is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… transactions were appropriate and properly accounted for, the Treasurer performed all financial duties including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations … no longer needed, the Board should consider transferring money into other reserve funds to the extent permitted by GML … State Legislature to authorize release of the reserve fund money to unassigned fund balance. … West Hill Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Opinion 89-43
… opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district … the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… rose more than 26 percent in the last five years, as the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for … lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Asthma isn't just … breathe a little easier." New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito: "The findings of State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingWalden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy for the period January 1, 2016 through July 25, 2017. Background The Walden Fire District No. 2 is a district corporation of the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204Rush 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, …
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 … annually or contract with an independent auditing firm to do so. … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether …
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)
… the information used by the Board and District officials to make financial decisions was accurate and complete. We also determined that taxpayers had limited access to financial information to help ensure they could make informed decisions relating to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138