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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village of Endicott , Rensselaer County Water … property to the Office of State Comptroller. Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (Erie … his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County Town of Cheektowaga Village of Endicott Rensselaer County Water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… credit, payroll or petty cash. Additionally, no district official reviewed the processed payroll reports before … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
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
… funds; Adopt detailed policies for investment, procurement and financial oversight; Contract for an annual … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
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
… Brundage for allegedly stealing $11,276 from the Oramel Fire Department. Ronda Kish was charged with Grand Larceny in … to 2020, Ronda Kish allegedly stole $8,675 from the Oramel Fire Department by making unauthorized cash withdrawals and … board began to ask questions about the money. The Oramel Fire Department bank account was empty when she quit. Local …
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
… Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday … to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Once again we see another alleged crime … Pennellville Volunteer Firemans Association VFA Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday …
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)
… 1, 2012 through March 25, 2014. Background The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in … Oakfield Fire Department Apparent Misuse of Funds 2014M187 …
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)
… than the amount specified in the collective bargaining agreement. Fire Department time and attendance records were … comply with the requirements of the collective bargaining agreement and work their scheduled annual hours. …
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)
… totaled $292,725. Key Findings The Treasurer processes and pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit which are not … are audited and approved by the Board before the Treasurer pays the claims. Prepare and adopt budgets in the prescribed …
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)
Apalachin Fire District Oversight of Financial Operations 2013M25
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)
… District’s 2014 budget totaled $132,602, funded through real property tax revenue. Key Findings Although the Board …
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)
… Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were incorrectly … 45 general ledger accounts did not comply with the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) uniform system of accounts … 1 District officials did not always solicit competition when procuring professional services. Key Recommendations …
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)
… January 1, 2015 through February 23, 2017. Background The East Bloomfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of East Bloomfield, in Ontario County. The District is governed … East Bloomfield Fire District Financial Operations 2017M154 …
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
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… compliance with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is an increased … transactions. Charge service fees and interest for late payments associated with the lease agreement. Key … Charge the appropriate service fees and interest on late lease payments. Company officials disagreed with certain …
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 goods and services … Determine whether the Downsville Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured that goods and services were …
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)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment policy as required by New York State General …
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)
… From 2020 through 2022, restricted fund balance declined by $676,641 (66 percent). As of December 31, 2022, … budgets. For example, expenditures were underestimated by nearly $1.5 million (45 percent) and revenues were underestimated by $215,772 (8 percent) for 2020 through 2022. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… be paid. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with monthly budget status reports. The Board, as a whole, did not … Commissioner. Key Recommendations Provide the Board with a monthly budget status report. Audit and approve claims before they are paid and annually audit the Treasurer's records. Ensure all checks are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… a result, neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was recorded and deposited intact. 14 collections … to determine whether they were deposited intact (i.e., in the same amount and form it is received). 15 disbursements … Key Recommendations Develop financial procedures to ensure all the bylaws are followed. Ensure all collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185