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Ridge Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-165-F)
… located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, is governed by a five-member Board. The Board is responsible for the overall financial management and … Treasurer acts as the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ridge-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-165-fMontauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-117-F)
… the Board and four Commissioners, governs the District and is responsible for its overall financial management. The Board-appointed Secretary-Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and distributing District funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/montauk-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-117-fTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… goals are meeting the intended purpose. Background THLDC is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1966 by the Board of the Town of Hempstead (Town). THLDC’s Board is composed of seven members appointed by the Town Board and is responsible for THLDC’s general management and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported to safeguard District … 18, 2013. Background The Slaterville Springs Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … Town of Caroline and the County of Tompkins in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, which consists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… March 12, 2013. Background The Olcott Fire Company, Inc. is an all volunteer organization which provides fire … to the Town of Newfane in Niagara County. The Company is governed by a 13-member Executive Board, which includes a … former Treasurer for the inappropriate reimbursements that he made to himself. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… November 30, 2012. Background The Lakeland Fire District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … daily rate for meals and lodging to ensure that travel is cost-effective and reasonable. Had the Board implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… to July 31, 2012. Background The Jericho Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … Town of Oyster Bay and the County of Nassau in which it is located. The District services approximately 13,600 … is to be paid $40 per hour, during our audit period he was paid $50 per hour for his services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… June 13, 2012. Background The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of … Spa, in Saratoga County. The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and … are not reviewed by anyone other than the Treasurer. There is no record that Audit Committee audited and approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… 13, 2014. Background The Almond Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Village of Almond in Allegany and Steuben … process. While Department bylaws state that the Treasurer is responsible for all financial activity, they do not detail … are approved prior to payment and supporting documentation is properly maintained. Annually audit the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… May 13, 2013. Background The South Fallsburg Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … Treasurer identifies checks that have cleared the bank, he does not perform proper bank reconciliations. The Board … a monthly basis. Ensure that the Annual Financial Report is filed with the Office of the State Comptroller within 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… 1, 2016. Background Orange County Community College is located in Orange County. The College, which has two campuses and about 5,500 students, is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures … plan has not been established. The purchasing policy is inadequate because it does not address all New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by the County Legislature which is composed of seven members, one of whom also serves as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… receipt function from waste water, park and recreation, or building permit fees. Invoices for payment of sludge fees were not … receipts there is no guarantee that all payments for building permits and parks and recreation fees are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… May 3, 2013. Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a Board of Trustees. The School’s budgeted … quotes should be written or verbal. Even though the School is in its third year of operation with a Principal and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Gouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… 2016. Background The Gouverneur Central School District is located in the Town of Antwerp in Jefferson County and the … operates three schools with approximately 1,600 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. … the amount of the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Consider requesting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… Background The Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District is located in the Towns of Frankfort and Schuyler in Herkimer … operates two schools with approximately 985 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … the amount of the District's unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit; use surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… 2015. Background The Canajoharie Central School District is located in the Towns of Canajoharie, Charleston, Minden, … operates three schools with approximately 985 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … retained in the District’s retirement contribution reserve is reasonable. Reduce excess fund balance to stay within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… 18, 2016. Background The Attica Central School District is located in the Towns of Attica, Bennington, Java, … operates three schools with approximately 1,300 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … report in a manner that benefits District residents and is in compliance with statutory provisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Utica City School District is a small city school district whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which consists of … of the ensuing year’s appropriations). Although this is an improvement from the prior year, the District has very …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… 2013. Background The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany … the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine … procedures and controls over the payroll process, there is room for improvement due to the lack of uniformity in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeeping