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Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget process for the period January 1, 2014 … through April 30, 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… the Board has not adopted other policies or procedures for financial operations such as cash receipts and … of internal controls, including policies and procedures for segregation of duties, annual review of the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… Objective Determine whether the Downsville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services … result in the District making improper or inappropriate payments. Key Recommendations Ensure compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fort Hunter Fire District (District) Board of … and managed capital reserve funds. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage the District’s three capital reserve funds. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… provided adequate oversight of the issuance and use of the District's general purpose credit cards for the period … 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Bayport Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
Wallkill Fire District Inappropriate Payments and Purchase 2015M39
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Area #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… user behavior, describe the tools and procedures used to help protect data and IT systems, assign key … being included in public reports or other documents. 5 Online Banking – Before a local government or school begins … responsible for reviewing and reconciling transactions and how often such reviews and reconciliations should occur, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyOpinion 90-6
… for the purpose of providing day care services pursuant to the Social Services Law on the condition that a day care … building in a manner which identifies the grantor, subject to the board's power to rename the room. You ask whether a county social services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Financial Data: How can we submit a data request?
… Requesters can either phone the Local Government and School Accountability (LGSA) Help Line at 1-866-321-8503 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-how-can-we-submit-data-requestComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender … Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the Fire Department … from the Fire Department. This joint investigation lead to Munson's arrest and felony charges." "Mr. Munson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Clark Mills Fire District , Village of Clinton , Elba … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clark Mills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Clark Mills Fire District , Village of Clinton , Elba … job responsibilities. In addition, village officials do not review audit logs to monitor users’ activities when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurate and timely records, the treasurer did not file the district’s 2012 annual financial report with the … 2012 and 2013 financial statements. However, the audits have not been performed. Village of Goshen – Financial … Water Accountability (Schoharie County) Village officials do not adequately monitor water operations. Although village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a result, the unrestricted fund balance deficit increased to as much as $171,492 during the audit period. Auditors also … In addition, the board transferred unavailable funds to its capital reserves, and expended funds from reserves without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling $593,941 and expenditures from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… increases the risk of loss or unauthorized use of village funds. Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (Sullivan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Willsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls were adequate to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is affiliated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsEssex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… $47,000. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies or procedures for cash disbursements; the Board did not … also did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations or reports. The Treasurer also has not filed the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… 29, 2013. Background The Gardiner Fire District is located in the Town of Gardiner in Ulster County. The District is governed by an elected … and accurate records of its members’ activities performed in accordance with the District’s Point System were prepared. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265