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Sodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… made $15,943 in questionable payments to himself and his business and did not provide sufficient documentation for … in other questionable disbursements. The Board conducted business at its meetings without a quorum of Board members in … on a regular basis, at least monthly, to conduct District business and notify the public of meeting times and dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… of fuel purchased and unit price charged, controlling fuel access, safeguarding fuel inventory, monitoring fuel usage, … Volunteer Fire Company (Fire Company) have keys to access the District’s fuel tanks, potentially allowing individuals to access to fuel and the ability to bypass the fuel pump …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
Determine whether the Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/ticonderoga-joint-town-village-fire-district-2023-182.pdfWoodbourne Fire District – Information Technology (2023M-98)
Determine whether the Woodbourne Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/woodbourne-fire-district-2023-98.pdfRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
Determine whether the Ridge Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/ridge-fire-district-2021-165.pdfMasonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
Determine whether the Masonville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight over the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/masonville-district-2020-165.pdfBrasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
Determine whether the Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/brasher-winthrop-district-2021-47.pdfBrooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured purchases and disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/brooktondale-fire-district-2021-18.pdfPlainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
Determine whether the Plainville Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/plainville-fire-district-2021-91.pdfDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le … by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business, and making electronic transfers to pay his credit card and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1642
… Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Pay Basis … of Absence/MLS) and who returns to the payroll prior to 09/30/18, may receive the 2018 payment upon the return from … advice. Questions Questions regarding eligibility for this payment may be directed to the Governor’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1642-2017-2018-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2040
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland Security … Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Comp Rate … of Absence/MLS) and who returns to the payroll prior to 09/30/2022, may receive the 2021-2022 payment upon the return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2040-2021-2022-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1725
… the payroll prior to 09/30/2019, may receive the 2018-2019 payment upon the return from leave. Agency Actions To pay … employees $68.00 – part-time employees Miscellaneous Payment Information The 2018-2019 PEF OFPC Uniform … advice. Questions Questions regarding eligibility for this payment may be directed to the Governor’s Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1725-2018-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the … underestimated the amount of overtime incurred by the fire department in 2023, which we estimate will exceed the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Opinion 92-9
… receipt of the subpoena; the proceeding relates to activities arising from the volunteer's duties; and the … which relate specifically to their firefighting activities. They are usual witnesses in arson prosecutions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "Michael Klein stole $5.7 million from the Mahopac VFD and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Livingston County) The board has not adopted policies to sufficiently protect the town's information technology … or monitored. Town officials did not adequately segregate online banking duties and did not dedicate a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… account and falsely submitted the required New York State Gaming Commission reports in 2014 and 2015, which … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Malta Ridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Sylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… moneys are safeguarded. Background The Sylvan Beach Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … and Verona, and located in Oneida County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations