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Schuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany, in which it is located. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… constitute an unauthorized gift of public moneys, totaled $800 for 2015. In addition, district officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the condition of court and trust funds and abandoned property to the Office of State Comptroller. Town of … Town officials structured and awarded a bid for public works projects inappropriately, and managed the contract in a … the difference. The village’s tentative budget exceeds the property tax levy limit. Rensselaer County Water and Sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) Both the clerk-treasurer and her deputy were able to perform all cash disbursement functions and have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… in public funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she … audit report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pulteneyno2.pdf . … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us, or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… reimbursements. Kish and Brundage were arraigned before Judge David Szucs in the Town of Caneadea Court and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes, we … 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through March 25, 2014. … fire protection services to Village residents. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $56,500. Key … which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… of our audit was to evaluate the City’s management of Police Department work schedules and pay rates and Fire Department work hours and time and attendance records … discussions with the employee organization of the police officers to clarify language in future collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Background The Caledonia Joint Fire District is located in Livingston County, and is governed by a Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsApalachin 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that District controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to conform to OSC’s uniform system. Ensure budgets are properly … budget amounts. Consider revising the procurement policy to require soliciting competition before awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mEast Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… policy to clearly require presentation and retention of price quotations or proposals and implement monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Magee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… custodial/maintenance services as either an employee or a contractor. Key Recommendations Ensure that monthly financial … services is an employee or an independent contractor and properly report the payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… a Tier 3 member covered by Article 14 if you joined the Police and Fire Retirement System on or after July 1, 2009 but before … is no Tier 4 in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… compliance with fire protection contracts (contracts) and lease agreements. Key Findings The Company Board did not … with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is an increased risk that … policies or procedures. Properly prepare a budget and present it to the Towns or audit the Company’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Downsville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that … tested, totaling $58,117 (11 percent), complied with the District’s procurement policy, because they either lacked … Determine whether the Downsville Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials effectively managed … audit hamlin morton walker fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67