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Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Laurens … adequate mitigating controls. The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. As of June …
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)
… and services, and maintain a record of quotes obtained for purchases. Establish a comprehensive fixed asset policy to safeguard assets. Ensure AUDs are filed in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
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)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sea Breeze Fire District (District) Board provided adequate oversight of the … District assets. Ensure the Treasurer maintained basic accounting records including adequate bank and debt obligation records. Comply with legal mandates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-269Brooktondale 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-18Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… audit findings and recommendations present local officials with the opportunity to take positive action and document … the final audit report. These are two different documents with different purposes. Your audit response allows you to … to the draft audit report, including whether you agree with the findings. We include your audit response in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… credit. State law outlines what activities can be included in the point system. In most instances, the law also specifies the number of … teaching fire prevention classes and participating in a variety of drills and other events. DiNapoli’s auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programOpinion 2002-3
… Districts (expansion of activities to include maintenance and operation of recreational facilities) LOCAL LAWS -- … of a public dock district to include maintenance and operation of recreational facilities such as a playground and swimming pool. You ask whether a town board may expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Opinion 98-21
Whether Article 5G of the General Municipal Law states a town and local fire district may jointly contract with a private ambulance company for ALS service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting … District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Theresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
… on historic trends. Develop and adopt financial plans for maintaining a reasonable level of fund balance. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… Board’s oversight of the District’s financial condition and Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2015 through … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Thompson and Village of Monticello in Sullivan. The District provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of East Fishkill , Village of Galway , Huntington … District , Otsego County and Sullivan County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … authorizing payment. Although payments appeared to be for district purposes, when checks are routinely disbursed … a significant risk that payments could be made in error or for unauthorized purposes. Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Bainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… records and reports accurately and properly accounted for all financial activities, the Board did not provide for an annual audit of these records. Key Recommendation Provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/02/08/bainbridge-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-252Thurston Fire District – Financial Activity (2016M-430)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/08/thurston-fire-district-financial-activity-2016m-430Hillside Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-284)
… the Board ensured that the Treasurer properly accounted for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through July 20, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total $116,100. Key Finding District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/09/30/hillside-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-284Opinion 2006-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Procedural Requirements (procedures … 12 district, the proposed maximum amount of the water improvement to be constructed for the district must be stated … Under article 12-A, the proposed maximum amount of the improvement must be set forth in the notice of hearing (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… policy provides transparency and defines the purpose for each reserve, optimal funding levels, and conditions … districts that may have been used in a more beneficial way for respective taxpayers. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39IV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Grants and public assistance includes payments to counties, cities, … . SFS Account Title Description 60301 Local Grants and Public Assistance Payments to counties, cities, towns, … to Others Interest on late payments for unjustified delays in paying vendors, and providers of service pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistance