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Opinion 92-45
… in cases of accidents, calamities or other emergencies in connection with which the services of firefighters may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45DiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in … “I thank District Attorney Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with my office to hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to partner with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to … Huntington for over 30 years and worked in the recycling center until his retirement in 2017. As a member of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Neversink located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … policy. The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. As a result, … Ensure that formal written policies and procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Perform, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… pickup services to more than 55,000 households and commercial businesses, is governed by an elected five-member … million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be … using competition. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mLocust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Locust Valley Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, in … Secretary, and a Treasurer. The District supplies drinking water to 7,500 customers in the Hamlet of Locust Valley, the … Locust Valley Water District Budgeting 2013M179 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… $4.1 million. Key Findings The Board routinely relied on unexpended surplus funds to finance town-wide general, and … that were not structurally balanced because they relied on unexpended surplus funds to finance recurring … The cost of operations is not sustainable based on the current levels of unexpended surplus funds maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $273,497. Village of Watkins Glen – Justice Court Operations (Schuyler County) Justices did not ensure … and reporting errors occurred and went undetected and court collections were not deposited intact. Track state and … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… 27, 2013. Background The Town of Ripley is located in Chautauqua County and had a population of approximately … budgets for one district were unreasonable, resulting in annual operating deficits and declining surplus. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Sylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… separate from the Towns of Vienna and Verona, and located in Oneida County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … maintained complete and accurate financial information in order to provide the financial information necessary to … showing budget-to-actual activity to assist the Board in monitoring the District’s financial condition. Adopt an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSwan Lake Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to June 27, 2013. Background The Swan Lake Fire District is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/29/swan-lake-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mFinancial Data: How can we submit a data request?
… Requesters can either phone the Local Government and School … Financial Data How can we submit a data request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-how-can-we-submit-data-requestArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… notification be given to certain individuals when there is a breach of the security of the system as it relates to … student, teacher or principal PII from being included in public reports or other documents. 5 Online Banking – Before … online banking activities. The policy should identify what online banking activities are allowed; who is authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyWestbury Water District – Purchasing (2015M-261)
… January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Background The Westbury Water District is located in the Town of North … Westbury Water District Purchasing 2015M261 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/westbury-water-district-purchasing-2015m-261Pocatello Fire District – Board Oversight and Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2016M-301)
… of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … 2015 through May 25, 2016. Background The Pocatello Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Pocatello Fire District Board Oversight and Treasurers Records and Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/13/pocatello-fire-district-board-oversight-and-treasurers-records-and-reportsMastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… ensured that disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The … Compare all vouchers with a list of checks to be approved for audit and approval before payment and include a detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Orient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (2015M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which serves … The Board did not ensure that travel was authorized in advance. Key Recommendations Amend the investment policy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/03/04/orient-fire-district-cash-reserves-and-credit-cards-2015m-319Pittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Pittsfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Pittsfield Fire District Board Oversight 2016M305 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… $4,680 were not audited and approved before payment. Have adequate supporting documentation for seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Edmeston Fire District – Claims Auditing and Annual Financial Reporting (2024M-116)
… whether the Edmeston Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audited claims and … File the delinquent AFRs with our Office within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year. District officials generally agreed with … Determine whether the Edmeston Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board properly audited claims and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/edmeston-fire-district-claims-auditing-and-annual-financial-reporting-2024m