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Kortright 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-51Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… and distinct from the Towns of Clifton Park and Halfmoon, Saratoga County, in which it is located. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mWalden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … work. Key Recommendations Adopt written procedures to provide guidance to staff on the disbursement function. Formally adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 – Financial Activities (2017M-17)
… does not review bank reconciliations or canceled check images. Key Recommendation Provide oversight of the … documentation, such as bank statements and canceled check images. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/kenilworth-fire-district-no-2-financial-activities-2017m-17Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… to pay these claims. However, the Board does not see check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved … on a monthly basis. Require the Treasurer to provide check images for all District disbursements so it can verify claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… supported and for appropriate purposes. As a result, there is an increased risk that the District will expend funds for … had purchase orders that were approved by the District official making the purchase. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Gates 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-10Ischua Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-367)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, … 2012 through November 27, 2013. Background The Ischua Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/19/ischua-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-367DiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, in connection with the … Town Clerk. She also admitted making false entries in Town records to conceal the thefts. An investigation by the New … cases, particularly those involving the tampering of records, are always challenging to investigate and I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … has not adopted any written policies and procedures for financial operations other than the by-laws, which were … adequate oversight of the treasurer, who was responsible for all financial duties. Caledonia Joint Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's … Fire District Town of DeKalb Town of Hartford Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 98 - 19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b: An installment purchase contract of a fire district is subject to a mandatory referendum. You … Whether an installment purchase contract of a fire district is subject to mandatory referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 93-6
… generally limited to establishing "fire districts", "fire alarm districts" and "fire protection districts" (see Town … and apart from the town (see Town Law, §174[7]). A "fire alarm district" or a "fire protection district", however, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… was to examine internal controls over the District’s fire station construction for the period January 1, 2014 through … four contractors that provided services during the fire station project. Key Recommendations Amend the procurement … was to examine internal controls over the Districts fire station construction for the period January 1 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163Greenville Fire District – Capital Reserve (2014M-64)
Greenville Fire District Capital Reserve 2014M64
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/greenville-fire-district-capital-reserve-2014m-64Claryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
Claryville Fire District Budgeting Practices 2014M59
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and … claims processing procedures. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Ensure that the resolutions authorizing payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… January 1, 2016 through July 14, 2017. Background The Pine City Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of … Pine City Fire District No 1 Board Oversight 2017M166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Rutland Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-262)
… services to approximately 3,060 residents over 45 square miles. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled $246,224. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/02/rutland-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-262Opinion 91-9
… of Second Class Cities Law) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §§4, 75; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §23(2)(f): A city of the second … has implied authority under Second Class Cities Law, §75 to include in its annual estimate a reasonable amount for … class which is governed by Second Class Cities Law, §75 may not increase any item in the annual estimate submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9