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Lyndon Fire District – Disbursements (2022M-132)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for … of Fire Commissioners Board provided adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were authorized supported and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/lyndon-fire-district-disbursements-2022m-132Opinion 91-9
… Law) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §§4, 75; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §23(2)(f): A city of the second class has implied … expenditures for the next ensuing fiscal year ...". The Appellate Division held that both items were legal and … an illegal purpose. (5 NYS2d at 314). In affirming the Appellate Division's decision, the Court of Appeals noted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Champion. The …
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)
… Key Findings District officials did not ensure all employee payroll payments and leave accruals were … recover overpayments made to employees. Ensure that all leave requests are properly approved and supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Opinion 90-39
… tax or user fee on behalf of a fire district) TOWN LAW, §181(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i),(ii)(a)(9-a): A … the North Shore v Incorporated Village of Rosyln Harbor , 40 NY2d 158, 386 NYS2d 198; Joslin v Regan , 63 AD2d 466, 406 … from them" ( Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue , supra , 40 NY2d at p 163, 386 NYS2d at p 200; emphasis in original), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Opinion 2006-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the maximum amount to be expended for establishment of a water district, even though the increased amount will be … the maximum amount to be expended for the establishment of a water district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York … local officials know the rules and keep a tight handle on reporting.” The audit examined ten fire districts and … LOSAP and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programOpinion 2002-3
… district. Town Law §198 sets forth a town board's powers with respect to improvement districts. Subdivision 10 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Helping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… non-personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. Key … Ensure that all costs reported on annual CFRs fully comply with SED’s requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of … Department: The Arc of Orange County – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-45) State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… (or on behalf of) individuals, annuities {Blind Veterans, Gold Star}, and unemployment benefits. The account code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceForms and Templates
… Model Code of Ethics for Fire Districts [docx] Model RFP for Professional Audit Services for Fire Districts [docx] … 85 Application for Permission of State Comptroller [pdf] RFP for Fire Districts - Professional Auditing Services [pdf] RFP Guidance for School Districts Seeking Audit Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesPulteney 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-308Fly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… District purposes and audited prior to payment, the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not ensure purchases were … totaling $53,425. The Treasurer performed all aspects of the disbursements process with little oversight or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Sea Breeze Fire District – Board Oversight (2018M-269)
… records and reports. Audit all claims before authorizing payment. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-269Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… established 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 … established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets …
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)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Determine whether District officials … office. Key Recommendations Comply with District policies and applicable statutes requiring competition when procuring goods and services, and maintain a record of quotes obtained for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 145,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of East Fishkill , Village of Galway , Huntington Manor Fire District , Massapequa Water … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of East Fishkill Village of Galway Huntington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to … to the board resolution authorizing payment. Although payments appeared to be for district purposes, when checks … town justices did not establish adequate controls over court collections. Town of Oxford – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Middlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… provide monthly and annual financial reports to the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and prepare and file the required annual financial report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)? Audit Period January 1, 2019 … detail the District’s financial position and results of operations and provide the Board with necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130