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Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and … Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire Districts District Board ensured that goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … were filed in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 … through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we reviewed, 55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… authorized and approved prior to payment and for valid District purposes for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Chestertown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … 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-387Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… before audit and approval for payment. Ensure that conference and travel expenditures are in compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… and third-party vendors (vendors) had access to District bank accounts to withdraw electronic payments. Key … of funds and discontinue allowing vendors to access the bank accounts. Except as specified in Appendix A, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Opinion 90-57
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from village with service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service … award program for the volunteer firefighters of a village fire department is subject to mandatory referendum in one or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 88-22
… the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Construction (inclusion of park facilities as district expenses) PARK DISTRICTS -- Use (restrictions on nonresidents) PARKS … of fees) TOWN LAW, §§198, 202: The cost of construction of park facilities undertaken solely for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Opinion 96-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (joint purchase with town … real property and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements … Whether a town and a fire district located within the town may jointly purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 97-19
… of the insurance agency which was the successful bidder for the fire district's insurance business would have a … fire district business and that the firm was the agent for the fire district prior to the treasurer's election to office. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the treasurer owns 5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Major 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.xlsArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York is facing challenging … the New York Civil Service Commission and as an assistant attorney general in the New York State Department of Law. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentMachias Fire District – Financial Operations (2026M-14)
Did the Machias Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and Treasurer properly manage the Districts financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/29/machias-fire-district-financial-operations-2026m-14Fire District Information: Fire District Training Providers
… have obtained certification of an approved training course related to the required training for Fire District … District Commissioner must complete an approved training course within two hundred seventy days of taking office. … Event Coordinator (518) 275-6585 [email protected] Course Certified Through: 6/3/2027 Association of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-information-fire-district-training-providersState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in … she pleaded guilty, Gabriel admitted having submitted a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing … have worked full-time as a Tax Collector for Bethel. Her false claims increased her service credit toward retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… calculate future average estimated cost thresholds. 2026 Special District Average Estimated Cost Thresholds … type of district not listed above will be subject to the application requirements to seek permission of the State … related to town and county special district thresholds [pdf]. Prior Year’s Special District Average Estimated Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… 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 corporation of the State, distinct and separate from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… Key Recommendations Develop accurate budgets that include all known revenues and expenditures and identify future … funds are established, funded and used in accordance with all related statutory provisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsBloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… numbers to the Board and no one compares canceled check images to the Board-approved abstracts. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial