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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Dover , Village of Ellicottville , Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District , Village of Malverne , Village … five purchases totaling $75,334. Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements … T of Dover V of Ellicottville Genesee Co Soil and Water Conservation Dist V of Malverne V of Pelham Rochester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District, Village of Deposit , Multiple Dwelling … spent appropriately and effectively." Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District – Recordkeeping and Procurement (Putnam … his office completed audits of the BrewsterSoutheast Joint Fire District Village of Deposit Multiple Dwelling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2132
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency … in Bargaining Unit 05 on: 04/01/2023 are eligible to receive the 2022-2023 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance … in a Fire Protection Specialist title and was required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2132-2022-2023-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2219
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency … in Bargaining Unit 05 on: 04/01/2024 are eligible to receive the 2023-2024 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance … in a Fire Protection Specialist title and was required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2219-2023-2024-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water District , Otsego County and Sullivan County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Cash Receipts (Dutchess County) Cash collection duties in the town recreation department were not properly … trust and agency funds totaling more than $75,000 as of Oct.31, 2013. The county’s failure to identify and disburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and fundraising activities. Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (Delaware County) The district’s available fund balance has accumulated to more than 400 percent of the … the money. The library maintains approximately $627,000 in mutual funds, fixed income securities and cash equivalents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIschua Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-367)
… since 2009. The Treasurer also did not receive or review cancelled checks (or check images) and did not prepare … request that the District’s financial institution provide cancelled checks or check images. Prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/19/ischua-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-367Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Roosevelt Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … and use of employee leave time. Leave time is granted in accordance with the applicable employment contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Rush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… Board-adopted credit card policy authorizes issuing credit cards to certain District officials. The policy states that … for all individuals who are issued District credit cards. We found that the only individual bonded was the … member, official or employee responsible for using credit cards. Ensure that all credit card transactions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… Background The Middle Island Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … expenditures for 2012 were $3,417,000. Key Findings During the four-year period 2009 through 2012, the Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Bloomingburg Fire Company #1 – Disbursements (2013M-83)
… Company officers consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The President is the chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/bloomingburg-fire-company-1-disbursements-2013m-83DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District 2 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsWoodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… adopt the budgets, as required by New York State Town Law Section 181. Approve realistic budgets for 2019 through … and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. For example, claims were approved without a quorum … file financial reports. Audit and approve claims prior to payment and annually audit the Secretary-Treasurer’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… from effectively managing finances and addressing future operating and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s … the funding was reasonable or would be sufficient for future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt written long-term financial and capital plans to be used in conjunction with the budget process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Copiague Fire District (District) Board of Fire … (Board) and District officials adequately monitored the mechanic shop’s (Shop’s) financial condition and safeguarded District assets. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adequately monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Fairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… Determine whether the Fairview Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s … operations and were transparent. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage and … Determine whether the Fairview Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138Miller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for … Key Findings The Board did not always ensure that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for … by the Board. Commissioners approved and audited their own credit card charges totaling $14,544 and 25 charges totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… financial decisions. Complete, accurate and reliable accounting records were not maintained. For example, the … balances differed from the ending cash balances in the accounting records by $638,485.The Board also used … Ensure the Treasurer maintained complete and accurate accounting records. Request or receive regular financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Resources for Local Officials
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