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Opinion 96-16
… WATER DISTRICTS -- Property (use of proceeds from sale of) TOWN LAW, §198(12); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A town may not, pursuant to either Town Law, §198 or a local … of a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Saranac Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-139)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Saranac Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversee the District’s financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2021, to review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/saranac-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-139Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the … January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mGalen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … and to identify any security vulnerabilities within the District’s network and public website for the period January … October 15, 2014. Background The Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologySauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … tax limit and formally adopt the budget. Develop a plan to reduce the amount of fund balance and use the excess tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town Richmond. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five … Richmond Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… of five elected members. The District’s general fund budget totaled $234,950 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key … years, the District spent more money than it received. Budget inaccuracies contributed to the District using 54 … approximately $115,000 of fund balance in anticipation of future equipment and repair needs. The fund balance has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No 1 Selected Financial Activities 2015M206
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help control and prevent water pollution and manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andOpinion 98-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (imposition of charge per … of charge per call by entity providing service) AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call … service) FEES -- Imposition of (by entity providing ambulance service pursuant to contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable Fishers Island Waste Management District Town of Guilderland Plattsburgh Housing Authority Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Town of Catskill , Flanders Fire District , Plymouth Fire District , Town of Russia and Schuyler County . “In … quotes, bids or requests for proposals. Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (Suffolk County) The board cannot be … completed audits of the Town of Catskill Flanders Fire District Plymouth Fire District Town of Russia and Schuyler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the City of Johnstown , North Patchogue Fire District , Town of Rosendale and the Town of … the mayor before being submitted to the treasurer. North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash … his office completed audits of the City of Johnstown North Patchogue Fire District Town of Rosendale and the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Financial Management Practices
… liquidated to cover significant liabilities resulting from litigation. Since September 2009, the District has had a … Continue to pursue acceptable outcomes in negotiations and litigation, in accordance with FERC’s Headwater Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. … lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 amount … the two existing firehouses will be sold. However, the rent amount will remain at $30,000 per year. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… process. Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (Monroe County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… percent) for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (Suffolk County) The board did not audit district claims properly. Auditors found 18 claims totaling … $3,190 were approved even though they were not valid district expenditures. Copiague Fire District – Credit Card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… location, bleach was accessible to the children in the laundry room. During site visits to the seven contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… should enter the current year arrears under deduction code 613, TRS Arrears Before Tax, and the prior year arrears under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachers