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Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… controls over the procurement of professional services for the period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background … from the Town of Oyster Bay and the County of Nassau in which it is located. The District services approximately … services providers who received at least $20,000 in payments during our audit period. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Town of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Chesterfield is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 2,450. … A lack of oversight and segregation of duties has resulted in significant internal control weaknesses over the billing, … management review procedures. Record tax payments in the tax collection software when they are received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… has not submitted the required annual financial reports to OSC for the 2011 through 2013 fiscal years. The District did not submit to OSC its tax levy limit calculations for 2015 or the three … Treasurer prepares and files annual financial reports with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. Adhere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialFairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
Determine whether Fairview Fire District District officials ensured employees payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate monitored properly approved and supported
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Pulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial operations for the period … for 2014 totaled $229,350. Key Findings The Board failed to properly segregate the Treasurer’s duties or establish … in District funds and made $709 in questionable payments to her husband. The former Treasurer did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings The Board did not establish adequate … controls over District financial activities to safeguard assets. The Board did not segregate key duties or implement … The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… when procuring goods and services, and maintain a record of quotes obtained for purchases. Establish a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Sea Breeze Fire District – Board Oversight (2018M-269)
… basic accounting records including adequate bank and debt obligation records. Comply with legal mandates to … perform an annual audit, file financial reports or audit and approve claims. Prohibit or address unsupported or … could not effectively monitor the District’s operations and financial condition. Key Recommendations Adopt or revise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-269Fly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… purposes, competitively procured and audited prior to payment. Key Findings While the District’s non-payroll … for proper District purposes and audited prior to payment, the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not … purposes competitively procured and audited prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
Determine whether the Eaton No. 1 Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/eaton-number-one-fire-district-2024-4.pdfSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/south-butler-fire-district-2020-155.pdfStamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
Determine whether the Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-2020-123.pdfArlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
Determine whether Arlington Fire District (District) officials used competitive methods to renovate Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/arlington-fire-district-2022-54.pdfLaurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
Determine whether the Laurens Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/laurens-fire-district-2021-43.pdfBrooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… policy, were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. There were no recommendations as a result of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… on a sustainable path once emergency federal aid ends. “One year after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in … on a school year basis. The addition of $3.85 billion in one-time federal aid results in a proposed increase in school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) … clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the general public. … were in the vehicles when they occurred. It noted that it is taking steps to strengthen its monitoring of DMV alerts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… how special education providers can use public funds to make certain that children get the greatest benefit,” … once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money properly and shortchanged special needs … eligible expenses they report. Providers are not allowed to charge the costs of related services to the SEIT program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… 2015 through June 30, 2017. We revisited certain schools in September 2018 to verify information subsequently provided … through Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 to provide all eligible four-year-olds in New York State with the … in place to monitor payments to CBOs. For example: While all UPK programs serve the same population, school- and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programMontezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-fire-2018-montezuma-district-1.pdf