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Opinion 93-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority … requiring referendum on program for fire company in fire protection district) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- … a fire company located within a fire protection district in the town, unless the proposal has been approved by a vote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsArkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – September 29, 2025. We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2019 to … public trust. From January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, the District’s deposited receipts totaled $239,204 and … New York State Town Law, a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126DiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly … stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and the trust of her community to fund her social life and gamble with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsLakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… Lakeville Number 2 Fire District (District) as well as the South Lima Fire Protection District as contracted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany County Probation Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany County Probation Department Town of Java and …
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
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny in the second degree after she allegedly pocketed her deceased mothers pension totaling $60285
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
… announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been … $60,000 in funds from the organization which operates the Essex County Fair. The Society is a non-profit organization … agriculture in young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… in personal service costs, which consisted of ineligible employee bonuses; and $19,538 in other than personal service … fringe benefits, personal commuting expenses, ineligible employee bonuses, and compensation from a prior year; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsConesus 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)
… and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … Office of State Comptroller. The Board does authorize each claim for payment and indicates their approval by affixing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… activity with the current year’s modified budget and the upcoming year’s preliminary budget. Budgets included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… funding goals. Clearly identify the source of funding for the capital reserves as a part of the budgeting process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… 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. … Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… the District’s credit card policy. The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 per card per …
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)
… February 28, 2014. Background The Wallkill Fire District is located in the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … used to make $14,910 in questionable purchases, including gas, cigarettes, groceries and other personal items. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Opinion 90-6
… Social Services Law, §410 authorizes a county public welfare official to provide day care services. Therefore, … Services Law and that law authorizes a county public welfare official to provide day care services, it is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
Determine whether Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) officials properly managed grants and authorized disbursements that were appropriate and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-2023-117.pdfGates Fire District - Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning
Determine whether the Gates Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/gates-fire-district-2024-10.pdfKortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
Determine whether the Kortright Rural 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/2022/pdf/kortright-2022-51.pdf