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East Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… an independent contractor to perform the duties of Secretary-Treasurer. Town law requires that the positions of … the Board could not provide evidence that it met the legal requirements to establish reserves for those moneys. … Office. Key Recommendations Confer with the District’s legal advisor about seeking reimbursement of previous gifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCaton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… revise the procurement policy to meet current needs and legal requirements. Develop policies and procedures over cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Fine Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-81-F)
… – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Fine Fire … The purpose of our review was to assess the Fine Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/12/fine-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-81-fOpinion 89-28
… capacity); (payment of the cost of preparing a general map, plan, and report); (of preliminary study) WATER … may authorize the payment of the expense of a general map and plan for the establishment or extension of a water … a specific amount to pay the cost of preparing the general map and plan. This cost is, in the first instance, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-28Elsmere Fire District – Capital Project (2022M-48)
Determine whether Elsmere Fire District (District) officials properly established and managed the South Station capital project.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/elsmere-2022-48.pdfFairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… in the audit report released in March 2010. Background The Fairview Fire District is located in the Town of Greenburgh … Fairview Fire District Audit Follow Up 2009M211F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fOpinion 2000-12
… OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (requiring abstention from voting on salaries of relatives) -- Family Relationships (abstention from voting on salaries of relatives) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, … Law (§800 et seq.) that prohibits a town board member from voting on salaries for family members who are elected or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit … New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from health care … costs and if so to quantify the overpayments made by United Healthc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… range of services including, but not limited to, hospital services, office visits, home care, medical … rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire’s hospital contracts also allow certain special items, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in New York City (2021-N-2) The 2014 federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act requires the … of children within the child welfare system for potential sex trafficking and the timely reporting of sex trafficking incidents to law enforcement. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… granting $1 million worth of inappropriate gifts and commercial loans, according to an audit released today by … of a project. FIDA granted two additional unauthorized commercial loans of approximately $187,000. Questionable … expenses and not those of other entities; Cease making commercial loans directly or through the FLDC using FIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesOpinion 98-24
… his or her services on an on-going basis to the officer in command of the company or department to assist the company's … time services under section 209-i(1-a) are rendered (see Report to the Governor by the Department of Audit and Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit (2025M-48)
… audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … determines, among other things, that each purchase is for a proper fire district purpose and is adequately … the Treasurer to pay them. The District’s expenditures for 2023 were approximately $1.6 million and 2024 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/mattituck-fire-district-claims-audit-2025m-48Kortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… Annually audit the Treasurer’s records. Seek competition for heating oil; had officials worked with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… and officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs. Key Findings The Board and District officials … properly plan for the District’s long-term financial and capital needs, which inhibited the Board and officials from … managing finances and addressing future operating and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Community District 9 as a Banking Development District (BDD) … there is a demonstrated need for banking services. Bronx Community District 9 (CD 9) is now a designated BDD, covering … and accessible banking products and services in the community. “We are proud to provide $35 million in public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newOpinion 2001-11
… be subject to the requirements of General Municipal Law §104-b. Section 104-b requires fire districts to adopt written internal … bidding requirements. The stated objectives of section 104-b include assuring the prudent and economical use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Ridge Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-165-F)
… the budget which contributed to the District exceeding its 2020 appropriations by $77,968. The audit included … The District, located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, is governed by a five-member Board. The Board is … 2019 and the Board appointed a successor at that time Results of Review The Board partially implemented one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ridge-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-165-fTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
Town of Oneonta Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M243
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… the Board has adopted a code of ethics, it has not adopted investment or procurement policies. Although the Treasurer … reviewed as of July 31, 2013. Key Recommendations Adopt investment and procurement policies. Ensure that the Board is receiving adequate financial reports to perform its duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248