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Opinion 93-14
… The district, which was established in 1984, includes two villages and a portion of a town between the two villages. In 1985, the existing village sewer systems … on behalf of the district. You indicate that the owners of two properties in one of the villages, not currently served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Kidz Therapy Services, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14. Background Kidz Therapy is a Nassau County based for-profit organization authorized … who served in non-direct care titles. Bonus compensation is restricted only to direct care employees; $16,025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/15/kidz-therapy-services-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWest Seneca Fire District #1 – Purchasing (2017M-272)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … January 1, 2016 through September 1, 2017. Background The West Seneca Fire District #1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca in Erie County. The District is governed by an …
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-27West 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 … June 24, 2014. Background The West Nyack Fire District is a district corporation of the State and provides fire protection services to portions of the Town of Clarkstown. The District is …
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)
… claims for 57 check disbursements totaling $37,561 before payment and did not audit the Treasurer's 2021 records. While …
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)
… 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)
… and separate from the Towns of Riverhead and Brookhaven, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … individuals authorized to use the cards, and 15 cards were in the District Manager’s custody. Key Recommendations …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly awarded … of service credit and a defined contribution of $700 each to which they were not entitled. LOSAP points were not … 2015 and contact the District’s attorney and Administrator to recover the associated $2,100 of defined contributions. …
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.pdfWalton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Expenditures for 2016 totaled $226,831. Key Findings District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials … The Barnard Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Greece, Monroe County, in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Slingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the District obtained professional services … period. Key Recommendation Revise the procurement policy to clearly define the professional services procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Mount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… leaving the District with virtually no unrestricted fund balance. District officials did not always seek quotations … plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… the arrest of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased sister’s retirement checks. Dixon, 52, of the … 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased … to hold her accountable for her alleged actions.” Dixon was charged with grand larceny in the third and fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… many fire districts fall prey to those who abuse public money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be … audit found that from 2009 to 2014, fire district money was not properly safeguarded, allowing Stone to steal … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsMiddletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… agreed with our recommendation and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/hubbardsville-district.pdfForks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-fire-2018-forks-district-3.pdf