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Village of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… Key Findings Village officials do not require the use of a purchase order system when making purchases and do not … Recommendations Ensure that employees use requisitions and purchase orders prior to ordering goods and services and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) Auditors found complete and accurate accounting … Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (Cortland County) The board did not ensure that certain credit card … training. In addition, the authority did not have adequate online banking agreements. Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… unsupported exemptions. Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (Delaware County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114What Tier Are You In?
… When you join NYSLRS, you are assigned to a tier based on your date of membership. To find out what tier … (ERS) and five in the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). Your tier determines: Your eligibility for benefits, … You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 before July 1, 1973 Tier 2 July 1, 1973 through July 26, 1976 Tier 3 July 27, 1976 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Marlborough , New Hyde Park Fire District , Town of Red Hook , Rockland County , City of Troy … without a competitive bid process. Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (Ulster County) As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and conduct an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. In addition, the board did not ensure the treasurer filed … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … detailed procedures for procuring professional services in their procurement policy. Auditors also found officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… found 95% of the village’s overtime was paid to the fire marshal and building inspector and was equivalent to 73% and 49% of their budgeted salaries, respectively. The fire marshal approved his own overtime that totaled $88,718 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… manner. Because of this, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. The longer collections remain unremitted, the longer they are not available for town operations. The audit determined the clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured it had an adequate service contract in place, annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner and disbursements were supported and approved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/coeymans-hollow-2021-211.pdfQuaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight to ensure purchases complied with the District’s procurement policy, claims were adequately reviewed, and financial reports (AUDs) were filed timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/quaker-street-fire-district-2021-96.pdfStafford Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Management (2023M-110)
Determine whether the Stafford Fire Department’s (Department) Board and Treasurer properly managed the Department’s finances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/stafford-fire-department-inc-2023-110.pdfCherry Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2019M-141)
Determine if the Board properly established reserve funds and equitably billed for fire protection services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cherry-valley-2019-141.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 184 percent for the 2018 fiscal year according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… supplies ($905), deposit returns ($475). Key Findings The Officers generally provide adequate oversight of Company … minutes include motions to "pay all bills," it is unclear what bills are being approved for payment. The majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately and whether the Board provided … his wife misappropriated more than $95,000 of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public funds. “This individual blatantly abused his position and … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… Reconcile the District’s accounting records to the bank statements monthly and follow up on any differences. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mHalfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board … provide accounting information to their independent public accountant (accountant) in a timely manner. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budget totaled $49,050 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m