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Opinion 2007-8
… -- Powers and Duties (audit of fire company) TOWN LAW § 184; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 204-a, 209-z: A town may not … of fire protection districts in towns. Town Law § 184 authorizes towns on behalf of fire protection districts … protection within the fire protection district (Town Law § 184). There is no authority in article 11 of the Town Law, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Yaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for … The Yaphank Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and serves 14.1 square miles … The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for the general fund for 2014 total approximately $145,700. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Town of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of water district financial operations and IT controls for … Town of Canandaigua Fund Balance Water Operations and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … elected Board members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $473,000 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan). … oversight of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials to adequately monitor the use of BID funds. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… Determine whether the Montauk Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… New York City is financially accountable for numerous entities that are legally separate but can … also launched a new data tracker to monitor trends for New York City agencies’ performance data, staffing, and … affordable housing, and health care are essential needs for millions of city residents. Given recent budgetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out … of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was … of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about October 2015, MELIN embezzled PFD funds under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van … benefit,” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said. “Financial crimes, or any crime, will not be … Retirement System (NYSLRS). From August 2020 to June 2022, 23 pension payments totaling $69,481.63 were made into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and … “For decades, the residents of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown to safeguard taxpayer money, but instead he treated the … tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … procedures for auditing claims and signing checks were not in compliance with town law. Pultneyville Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… company’s accounting records were not properly maintained, bank reconciliations were not prepared and crucial financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Bethany , Bridgehampton Fire District , Town of Chester , Town of Nichols and the City of Yonkers . "In … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Bethany Bridgehampton Fire District Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Maryland , Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public … locate crime victims to whom restitution is owed. Town of Maryland – Financial Management (Otsego County) The board did … locate crime victims to whom restitution is owed. Town of Maryland – Financial Management (Otsego County) The board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWest Seneca Fire District #3 - Capital Reserves (2019M-248)
… funded reserves by $500,000 more than the amounts included in the annual budget over a five-year period. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/03/20/west-seneca-fire-district-3-capital-reserves-2019m-248Opinion 95-12
… DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to deposit or invest funds with a State or federally … board of a local government or, if the governing board so delegates, the chief fiscal officer or other officer … a national banking association located and authorized to do business in New York" (General Municipal Law, §§10[1][d], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12CUNY Bulletin No. CU-721
… 017237 Medical Lecturer (No active employees) 016072 Law School Prof 016076 Law School Assoc Prof 016077 Law School Asst Prof 016078 Law School Instructor 016079 Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-721-2021-professional-staff-congress-psc-2-general-salary