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Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … audit fire district Upper Jay board oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… District officials properly awarded firefighters Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) service credit for the period January 1, 2015 through July … Findings In 2015 three firefighters received one year of service credit and a defined contribution of $700 each to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditWading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Wading River Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Wading River Fire District Gasoline Credit Cards 2017M5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5West Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing for the period January 1, 2013 through June … Key Findings District officials approved payment of claims that did not comply with District policy. More than 60 … required cell phone bills. Key Recommendations Audit all claims and ensure that each claim includes an itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259DiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
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
… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty … and bought tools for use in her husband’s business. As treasurer, Stone was the chief fiscal officer responsible for … financial oversight; Contract for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records; and Establish a policy for maintaining, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… more than one million students attending New York City’s public schools. That opportunity cannot be squandered. The … new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapDiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget
… The estimated $237 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 increases spending for vital state … to the overall lower PIT collections during the fiscal year. Major Spending and Policy Actions Projected All … requirements. Report Enacted Budget Report: State Fiscal Year 2024-25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budgetMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsBarnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials adequately managed the District’s financial condition and operations for the period … through December 31, 2014. Background The Barnard Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
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)
Slingerlands Fire District Professional Services 2014M250
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… 2012. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets based on expected expenditures. Develop a fund balance policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Opinion 88-54
… , 134 NY 163; 5 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §§15.39, 15.41; 1 Antieau, Municipal Corporations Law, §4.26; also see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54DiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 relies on a range of actions to respond to the pandemic as well as eliminate a looming … the need for significant federal aid, according to an initial analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas … State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 relies on a range of actions to respond to the pandemic as well as eliminate a looming gap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budgetSecurity Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating … Services’ (ITS) policies, including ITS’ Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. … The District must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsGates Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-10-F)
… Gates Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … the Gates Fire Districts District progress as of September 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/gates-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-10-fOpinion 96-21
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Beach Erosion Control Districts (increase or improvement of … destroyed or worn-out facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), … the installation of a sand-filled geotube at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Wassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted … officials did not seek competition for the services of 11 professionals totaling $290,500 and did not obtain the …
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)
… interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board did not use competitive methods to renovate … reduced rent rate provisions. In addition, a member of the Board who also serves as a Trustee of the Croft Corners Fire Company (Company) failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Hyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Hyde Park Fire and Water District (District) Board of Trustees (Board) procured capital assets, goods and services in a cost-effective and transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not … Determine whether the Hyde Park Fire and Water District District Board of Trustees Board procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31