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Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… the Board had adequate financial management procedures in place to annually report the District’s financial … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco in Onondaga County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s policies. Key Findings The Board: Made … Approved payment for 118 purchases totaling $38,563 made on District credit cards that did not have sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Eaton No. 1 Fire District (District) officials adequately … activities or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the … Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Districts procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… whether the Delhi Joint Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured receipts were … deposited. $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of Board approval. $300 was disbursed without the Board’s … money collected has been deposited. Document the waiving of facility use fees. Perform a thorough audit of all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
Chestertown Fire District Claims Processing 2016M387
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Audit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the three fiscal … their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter 887 of the Laws of 1990 created the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … did not ensure purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the town’s procurement policy, and used … revenues collected were recorded and deposited. In addition, the board attempted to segregate cash receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… funding between 2005 and 2012 — money that was intended for special needs students between ages three to five. Island Child Development Center (ICDC), a private not-for-profit company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 … small children to pay your plumber and support your for-profit camps is reprehensible. I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… example, the Board did not review the Treasurer’s monthly bank reconciliations and no one compared the financial activity recorded to the bank statements and/or cancelled check images on a monthly … more routine oversight, which includes reviewing monthly bank reconciliations, routinely comparing activity recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… report with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. The District has not had an independent … Key Recommendations Audit all claims and ensure that each claim includes an itemized invoice with enough detail to … of online banking. Require that the Treasurer prepare and submit the AUD to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … it used to make financial decisions were inaccurate. In addition, three of the five Commissioners did not comply … 176-e which required them to complete fiscal training in a timely manner, and while not required, the Treasurer had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55DiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… bills. He also forged a travel agent invoice to inflate reimbursement for a trip to New Orleans and submitted $3,325 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … seek competition or obtain the required number of quotes when purchasing goods and services. In addition, district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 96-10
… unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund. … , 103 Misc 2d 261, 425 NYS2d 918 mod on other grnds 88 AD2d 780, 451 NYS2d 523 app dsmd 58 NY2d 601, 458 NYS2d 1025 app dsmd 58 NY2d 687, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Opinion 96-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … (appropriations to capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 88-56
… Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is not prohibited … , is of particular relevance in this instance. In that case, the court set aside a town board decision to grant a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… and improper payments. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The District is a district … the Treasurer processes and pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit. District officials passed a resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210