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Accounting and Reporting Manual for Fire Districts
Fire District Accounting and Reporting Manual
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/arm-fds.pdfChautauqua Utility District – Banking (2017M-121)
Chautauqua Utility District – Banking (2017M-121)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-special-district-2017-chautauqua-utility.pdfMajor Sources of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Aid in New York State's School Districts, School Year 2009-10
Major Sources of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Aid in New York State's School Districts, School Year 2009-10
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/arradistrict.xlsOpinion 97-15
… of county lighting district) COUNTY LAW, §250; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A county is not authorized to establish a … specifically enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]). … intent to pre-empt need not be express, but may be implied from a declaration of State policy by the Legislature or from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … 2,100 prescription medications totaling about $198,000 for inmates from a local pharmacy without the benefit of … price quotes. City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (Genesee County) The city did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Scio, Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) The town board did not ensure that fuel supplies in the parks department were adequately safeguarded and … was recorded with no corresponding deposits; 10 cases totaling $2,520 were reported to the DMV as paid, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
Flanders Fire District Disbursements 2014M199
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Johnsonville Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-190)
… and separate from the Towns of Pittstown and Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by an elected … eight claims totaling $3,459 that were properly paid in advance of audit. Key Recommendation Ensure that the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/01/05/johnsonville-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-190McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… were filed. The Board did not approve disbursements prior to payment, but as a result of our audit, District officials implemented a … to ensure Board approval. We commend them for taking prompt corrective action. The Treasurer did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Opinion 93-31
… of the board of commissioners of a recreation district in commuting from their residences to the place where meetings … not be reimbursed as actual and necessary expenses. This is in response to your letter asking whether commissioners of … shall receive no compensation for services, but is silent with respect to whether the commissioners are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Henrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… (District) officials properly distribute foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax proceeds are generated … of New York State Town Law, a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… having stolen money while he was the comptroller of the city of Newburgh. At the time he pleaded guilty, Aber … August 2013 and December 2016, he used his position as city comptroller to steal money collected from boat-launch … a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing at complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services. Village of Deposit – Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (Delaware County) The board did … began to effectively enforce the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains … a cash disbursement policy. City of Yonkers - Fiscal Agent Act Compliance (Westchester County) The city's 2018-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2000-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … district) -- Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is secretary/treasurer and stockholder of company performing … of section 802 provides an exception in those instances where an interest is prohibited solely by reason of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… of the Board, not supported, not audited or they resulted in overpayments. Key Recommendations Maintain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Sanitary District No. 7 provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingCuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through 2023.Although the Board paid a CPA $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by … chief fiscal officer. She pleaded guilty to grand larceny in May after confessing to DiNapoli’s staff and the Sheriff’s … . Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board also did not audit district claims prior to payment and conduct an annual audit of the treasurer’s … procedures prescribed by the city code. Town of Morris – Justice Court Operations (Otsego County) The justice … were communicated confidentially to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49