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Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… 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-5Geneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts (2015M-160)
… the maximum amount to be held before deposit or require daily deposit of all receipts. Ensure that user access rights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/11/13/geneva-housing-authority-cash-receipts-2015m-160Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately supported, properly authorized and approved prior to payment and for valid District purposes for the period … documentation. Resolutions that the Board passed to approve claims for payment did not include information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Opinion 88-1
… in the opinion. PARKING FACILITIES -- Conveyance of (to U.S. Postal Service); (necessity of special act … a village parking lot. You ask whether the parking lot may be determined to be unneeded for village purposes if the proceeds from the … Whether a parking lot may be determined to be unneeded for village purposes if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2017. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1875 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to people’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 94-25
… for attendance at "meetings" of an emergency rescue and first aid squad, a fire police squad or the "executive … department or fire company, such as an emergency rescue and first aid squad, a fire police squad or the "executive … Board is authorized to make determinations of claims for benefits under the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Opinion 95-12
… DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to deposit or invest funds with a State or federally chartered … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to deposit or invest with a State or federally chartered savings … and an industrial development agency (IDA) may deposit or invest their funds with a State or federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… community organizations is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning … School Program (Program) in 2000 to provide high-quality youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth during the hours directly after school. Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programMilitary Service Credit
… may qualify. Cost and Benefit There are different sections of the law that allow credit for military service. The cost of the credit depends on which section of the law applies in your case, and in some circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… to exceed $45 million to liquidate deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter … are outstanding. Key Findings The Yonkers Public School District’s budget request is $589.4 million for … its budget. The City transferred $600,000 to its Community Development Fund, leaving a budget shortfall in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10Opinion 93-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority … to require referendum on establishment of service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (circumstances requiring referendum on service award program) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Service Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B22-6-10)
… their 2023 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is no assurance the State will … necessary. Review the estimates for New York State Touring Route Program revenue and expenditures and amend as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/18/city-newburgh-budget-review-b22-6-10DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… AI and has to follow the state’s AI Policy. That was the case with NYSOFA, which had an AI system, but did not know … was insufficient information to determine if the example case was in fact AI. However, DOT is piloting three AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate internal controls … did not disclose material issues, the clerks’ ability to control all cash receipts and disbursement functions … of unsatisfied restitution orders from receiving the money to which they are entitled. The Department’s software does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing Authority is located in the City of Amsterdam in … was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsVillage of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… and restrictions over user access to the financial system. Lastly, the Board has not adopted comprehensive data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Opinion 98-18
… of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) FEES -- Imposition of (for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service … of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… controls. The Treasurer performs all aspects of the cash disbursements process including preparing the monthly … by the Board. The Treasurer does not provide check numbers to the Board and no one compares canceled check … Key Recommendation Segregate the duties over the cash disbursements process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial