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Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement process comply with the purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… which has a matter requiring the exercise of discretion pending before him or her within the 30 days following final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Update Regarding Retiree Earnings Limit 1 The earnings limit for retirees employed by school districts … through June 30, 2027 (May 2025 legislation extended the date from 2025 to 2027). This earnings limit suspension … or charter school. For most other retirees under the age of 65, the $35,000 limit is in effect and applies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementMiddlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… Middlesex Fire District (District) officials ensure the procurement of goods and services in an economical manner? … truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the procurement of goods and services were done in an economical … tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement policy adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135Bainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… adequate controls to help safeguard District assets. The Board reviewed the Treasurer’s reports on a monthly basis and reviewed all … activities, the Board did not provide for an annual audit of these records. Key Recommendation Provide for an annual …
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)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Thurston in Steuben County. The District is governed by an elected …
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)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/09/30/hillside-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-284Tuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… help eligible students pay postsecondary tuition charges in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State … college located on Staten Island. It offers programs in the arts, business, nursing, physician’s assistant and … students who were not enrolled at Wagner for the semesters in question. Additional incorrect certifications include two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-collegeNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students in low-income, high-risk communities. The New York State … core of age-appropriate primary care services that comply in content and frequency with New York State’s Child/Teen … medical services to nearly 170,000 students enrolled in the Program, accounting for approximately 700,000 health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… in various locations within or bordering New York State. Our team takes great pride in serving communities across the … continuing education and professional development. Our professional environment encourages employees to push …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaGreenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… during our audit period, the District does not have a comprehensive policy or procedures to safeguard fixed … asset including purchase date, purchase price, date placed in service and useful life. As a result, officials were not aware that equipment in their possession could have been sold or traded in to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Treasurers financial activities for the period January 1 2011
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… Bovina Fire District Fund Balance 2015M138 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are any … the Office of the State Comptroller and file future AUDs in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Henrietta FD – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-27-F)
… Fire District’s (District’s) progress, as of January 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Henrietta Fire Districts Districts progress as of January 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/henrietta-fd-audit-follow-2021m-27-fJefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… September 30, 2013. Background The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, the improvement of water quality control, the prevention of soil erosion and the prevention of floodwater and sediment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overOpinion 91-8
… statute, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest self interest or partiality or economic impropriety (see, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8Opinion 2010-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire … §§ 122-b (5), 209-b (3-a) (a): A fire district that has in its fire department an emergency first aid and rescue … squad to contract with "ambulance services," as defined in Public Health Law § 3001 (2) and (3), to provide services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Hillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… by the Chairman, but instead by the Treasurer herself. In addition, periodic comparisons were not made between … and the State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111Opinion 95-9
… meetings of committees of a fire company); (pro rating the number of points credited for participation in less than the … for attending meetings of committees of a fire company. (3) A service award program may not provide for pro rating the … earning of credit toward a year of firefighting service only for attendance at official meetings of a volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9