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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (Nassau County) Officials did not appropriately … and monitor use of the district’s non-firefighting vehicles or ensure that they were used primarily for actual … and economical manner. Although the non-firefighting vehicles were purchased in mid-2015, no use was recorded for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… not blind faith in Mr. Denardo. Thanks to the hard work of my office and District Attorney Carnright, this alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Fire District Information
… as possible: Online Services portal: Download the AFR User Manual [pdf] , or view the interactive version . Additional … to Fire District officials, including our New Official Quick Start Guide [pdf] , accounting guidance and a model code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-informationCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… 2013. Background The Circleville Fire District is located in the Town of Wallkill in Orange County. An elected five-member Board of Fire … documentation. The District’s use of credit cards was not in accordance with Board policy. The Board has not adopted an …
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)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District does have adequate financial policies, it does not have … not filed the required annual financial report with the Office of State Comptroller since the 2008 fiscal year. … the Office of the State Comptroller within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year. Reconcile the District’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… and District officials run the risk that necessary fire protection and emergency services resources will not be available. The Board did not: Adequately plan for long-term capital and financial needs totaling $5.6 … period and did not identify the discrepancies. Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55Fire District Information: Fire District Training Providers
… Email: [email protected] Course Certified Through: 6/3/2027 Association of Fire Districts - Capital Area … Email: [email protected] Course Certified Through: 11/30/2026 Kornfeld, Rew, Newman & Simeone Contact: Frank T. … Law Group, PLLC Website: https://pinskylaw.com/ Contact: Bradley M. Pinsky Phone: (315) 428-8345 Email: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-information-fire-district-training-providersEast Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… 1, 2015 through February 23, 2017. Background The East Bloomfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of East Bloomfield, in Ontario County. The District is governed by an … East Bloomfield Fire District Financial Operations 2017M154 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… did not contract for an independent audit of its 2017 records as required by law. Certain Treasury duties were … of debit cards. Obtain an annual independent audit of the records. Ensure the Treasurer controls the disbursement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Eaton 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 … Ensure bank reconciliations were performed. Ensure that the District’s required annual financial reports (AFRs) were …
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that … Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire Districts District Board ensured that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine whether the Board had adequate financial management procedures in place to annually report the District’s financial activity, review … did not present bank reconciliations and bank statements to the Board for review. Key Recommendations Ensure that the …
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)
… payment for 58 fuel credit card transactions, consisting of 1,181 gallons of fuel totaling $2,551 that were not adequately supported. …
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)
… (Board) ensured receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in … Board ensured receipts were deposited recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported …
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)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Chester in Warren County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Cincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Cincinnatus Fire … for equipment, training and emergency responses. A lack of oversight can lead to a lack of operational effectiveness, … treasurers collected $270,147 and disbursed $317,776 from 13 bank accounts during the audit period, including nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91Town of Cato – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-141)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cato … Did the Town of Cato Town Supervisor Supervisor maintain complete accurate and uptodate accounting records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/27/town-cato-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-141City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca … for City officials tasked with overseeing the use of public funds. This critical function can help maintain … Did City of Ithaca City officials maintain complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114East Norwich Volunteer Fire Company Number 1 – Fuel Monitoring (2025M-99)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the East Norwich Volunteer Fire Company Number 1 (Company) … Period January 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Commonly used commodities such as fuel are … access to fuel could occur and remain undetected. During the audit period, the Company purchased 11,819 gallons of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/27/east-norwich-volunteer-fire-company-number-1-fuel-monitoring