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Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services or ensure claims were properly … beverage receipts totaling $3,814 without adequate support to show they were a valid expenditure, including eight alcohol purchases totaling $121. Key Recommendations Comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. Ensure that an independent accountant performs an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal control … The Manorville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Franklin Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (2017M-20)
… from the hamlet of Franklin Square, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … no use was recorded for either vehicle in the vehicle use log until May 2016. Key Recommendations Determine whether the … use of public funds. Enforce the use of the vehicle use log by ensuring that the log is completely filled out each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/franklin-square-and-munson-fire-district-non-firefighting-vehicles-2017m-20Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… Town of Chester in Warren County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. … Board does not perform a deliberate audit of each claim by comparing the claim as listed on the abstract against … of all claims and ensure that all claims are supported by adequate documentation and included on the abstract prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ballston, in Saratoga County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditWallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
Wallkill Fire District Inappropriate Payments and Purchase 2015M39
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… 1, 2015 through August 10, 2016. Background The Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for the … Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department Cash Receipts and Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andSouth Butler Fire Department – Oversight of Financial Activities (2020M-120)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-department-oversight-financial-activitiesWading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… was to examine the District’s gasoline card purchases for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. … credit card use and monitoring. The credit card policy does not identify the number of cards to be issued or the … credit cards, when and how they can use the cards and what documentation is required. Limit the number of gasoline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… The Department lacked detailed financial procedures and the Board did not enforce compliance with existing bylaw and policy provisions. The Board did not present the … $190,160 did not have documented approval on the claim and 93 (42 percent) totaling $92,605 did not have adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods, services and professional service providers and ensured that … did not always use a competitive process to procure goods, services or professional services or ensure no conflicts of interest existed. No … officials used a competitive process to procure goods services and professional service providers and ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… of approximately 20 active members and is governed by an elected four-member Board of Directors. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationEaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… requirements by seeking competition when purchasing a truck and related equipment totaling $80,991. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Norfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Norfolk Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) conducted proper audits and … annual financial reports were filed timely. Key Findings The Board did not audit and approve all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/30/norfolk-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-109Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Border City … funds for his personal benefit. Recommendations The report includes 13 recommendations that, if implemented, will … grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the Company. In July 2024, the former Director/Chief pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire protection services to the Town of Minetto and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was founded in 1938, is governed by a six-member Board of Directors and has approximately 25 active members. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andStafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over … 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company collections … Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County. The Company, which provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216