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DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … cash disbursements or ensure the treasurer was performing her duties properly. In addition, the treasurer has not filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairOpinion 90-6
… a statement of acknowledgement or placing a name plate with the donor's name on property purchased with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Background The Conesus No. 1 Fire District is located in Livingston County and is governed by the Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… February 4, 2013. Background The Apalachin Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … which provides fire protection and emergency services to approximately 8,900 residents, is governed by an elected … authorized credit limits. Ensure that credit card accounts do not allow cash advances. Monitor credit card purchases to …
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)
… was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2009 through February 28, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The District’s budget for 2014 fiscal year was $532,474. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
Determine whether the Downsville Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment
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)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fort Hunter Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners … audit Fort Hunter fire district capital reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget process for the period … reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key … reasonableness and accumulate only those funds necessary to fund planned purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
Determine whether the Eaton No. 1 Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/eaton-number-one-fire-district-2024-4.pdfArlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
Determine whether Arlington Fire District (District) officials used competitive methods to renovate Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/arlington-fire-district-2022-54.pdfLaurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
Determine whether the Laurens Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/laurens-fire-district-2021-43.pdfSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/south-butler-fire-district-2020-155.pdfStamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
Determine whether the Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-2020-123.pdfGreat River Fire District – Treasurer Reports (2025M-125)
Did the Great River Fire District (District) Treasurer provide the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) with complete and accurate financial reports?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/great-river-fire-district-2025-125.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… P. DiNapoli with Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson … Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the Fire Department … Fire Department. I thank Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino and State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireSafe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1
Determine if 17 school districts used their resources and two charter schools used their financial resources to implement district-wide school safety plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/global-2019-ms-1.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Clark Mills Fire District , Village of Clinton , Elba Fire Department , Village of Ellenville , Village of Harriman , Hughsonville Fire Company , Village of Livonia , Plattekill #1 Fire … DiNapoli announced completed audits for Clark Mills Fire District Village of Clinton Elba Fire Department Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0