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Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Paris, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a five-member … annual financial report (AUD) was prepared and filed in a timely manner or that an annual audit of the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district … Richmond Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mRefunding Local Debt
… bonds (with limited specified exceptions relating to New York City) and certain current refunding bonds may not be issued until a certificate approved by the State Comptroller is filed with the issuer's finance board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… However, the water and sewer funds’ tentative budgets are not balanced, and include a deficit of more than $273,000 and … duties. Further, the board, company members and taxpayers do not have complete assurance that foreign fire insurance proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Forms and Templates
… a population of more than 125,000 inhabitants according to the 1960 federal census - Form AC970 [pdf] For use by all … Report Filing Information on Revenue Anticipation Notes to be Purchased [pdf] Information on Tax Anticipation Notes to be Purchased [pdf] Model Custodial Agreement for Use with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Schenectady … was also charged with allegedly stealing over $60,000 from New York State’s unemployment insurance program, which he was … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. … on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of Canastota, were non-sworn civilian employees responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyKeeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… recorded and reported and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. … not review the bank statements and canceled check images for the bank accounts managed by the Treasurer and Fire … Captain. Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsOpinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Sempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess whether the … Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Company is governed by a five-member Board. Operating expenses in 2016 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231Opinion 93-32
… 34, 811, 813; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§87, 89: In connection with an examination into the accounts and financial affairs … access to annual financial disclosure statements filed with the local board of ethics by municipal officers and … copies of annual financial disclosure statements filed with a local board of ethics by municipal officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Humphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… and separate from the Town of Humphrey, and is located in Cattaraugus County. It is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fine Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored financial activity … records and reports were maintained. Key Findings District officials did not adequately monitor financial … audit fine fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… statement balances differed from the ending cash balances in the accounting records by $638,485.The Board also used unrealistic budgetary estimates that resulted in annual operating deficits and a declining fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94DiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a … million in assets saved by individuals and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesBeekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
Did the Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversee the District’s financial operations?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/beekmantown-fire-district-no1-2025-70a.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Lockport , Rockland County , City of Troy and the Village of Victor . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State … the New York State Police announced. Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's … mother, Katherine (Katie) Pais, who pleaded guilty to aiding in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from the New … of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca a retired Westchester County Police Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleGardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Officials granted points for completion of training courses without any record of completion. Only eight of 23 courses were properly supported with certificates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265