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Edmeston Fire District – Claims Auditing and Annual Financial Reporting (2024M-116)
… manner. Key Findings The Board did not properly audit all claims, and the Treasurer did not file AFRs in a timely manner. The Board did not: Audit and approve all claims before payment and ensure all claims were … required. Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s AFRs for fiscal years 2017 through 2023 in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/edmeston-fire-district-claims-auditing-and-annual-financial-reporting-2024mLansing Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-62)
… written investment policy as required by New York State General Municipal Law Section 39. The District earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/09/01/lansing-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-62Shelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls were adequate to … and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through July 10, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. Background The Pultneyville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total … Pultneyville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsYork Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… were paid. Key Recommendations Adopt a code of ethics as required by law. Provide annual reports to the membership as required in the Department’s bylaws and by statute. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mClifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls … properly recorded and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overOpinion 92-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … requires a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is … and Social Club , 47 NY2d 970, 419 NYS2d 959; Camphill Village U.S.A. Inc v Workmen's Compensation Board , 23 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Berkshire – Town Clerk (Tioga County) The town clerk did not properly safeguard taxpayer funds. As a result, auditors … budget are reasonable. Additionally, town officials have increased the real property tax levy for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1238
… Purpose To describe the various retirement systems actions and agency responsibility … Employees Employees enrolled in Tier 6 in the following Retirement Systems: Employees Retirement System (7Y) Police and Fire Retirement System (7W) … To describe the various retirement systems actions and agency responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1238-tier-6-retirement-contribution-rate-changesBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… for cash receipts and disbursements, claims processing or information technology. The Board has not adequately segregated the Treasurer’s duties or implemented mitigating controls. The District entered into … not perform a cost-benefit analysis of this transaction or determine if the rental price was at fair market value. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… April 30, 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The … working over 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Board did not have … even though the Board could not provide evidence that it met the legal requirements to establish reserves for those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… to prevent such thefts. I thank the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes for … Gregory Oakes. “With the assistance of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal accountable and obtain … on the public's behalf.” Royal, 55, admitted gassing up at the VFA pump and using his chief’s truck for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Cayuga County) The treasurer performs virtually all of the village’s financial operations without board … to safeguard IT assets. Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (Dutchess County) … the use of these funds. Town of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (Cattaraugus County) The prior town justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … realistic budgets based on historical or known trends for the town’s three sewer districts. As a result, the sewer … deficit of $160,150 and its accumulated deficit for 2013 was approximately $249,000. Hughsonville Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the … providing the goods and/or services. Town of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (Niagara County) The board and town officials did not properly plan for the financing of capital projects. The town could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… government and school audits were issued. Port Ewen Fire District – Financial Management (Ulster County) The board and officials did not properly manage the district’s financial operations, including ensuring that the … documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered and 13 claims that included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTown of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of … by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Allegany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… As of December 31, 2016, the South Farmingdale Fire District’s (District) unrestricted fund balance totaled more than $1.3 … million, or 83 percent of 2017 budgeted appropriations. District officials overestimated appropriations by more than … South Farmingdale Fire District Financial Condition and Leave Benefits 2018M29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefits