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Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … and other accounts are accurately reconciled and recorded in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to … of our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… bidding. Did not issue requests for proposals for six of 10 professional services providers paid $416,367. Did not obtain quotes for 20 purchases totaling $150,293 out of 30 reviewed. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… whether internal controls over the claims audit and payment process were adequately designed and operating … Health (BOH) did not audit their respective claims before payment. Our review of 382 claims totaling $3.5 million … Ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment when required by law. Ensure all claims contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Border City Hose Company Inc. (Company) officers provided adequate oversight of … Determine whether Border City Hose Company Inc Company officers provided adequate oversight of Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange … Orange Lake Fire District Budgeting Practices 2015M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… officers were executing them sufficiently. The Board and Committees failed to perform adequate annual audits. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. … Village of Wurtsboro Financial Operations 2017M71 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Supervisor … 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Carlton is located in Orleans County and has a population … Town of Carlton Town Supervisors Fiscal Responsibilities 2017M263 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-321)
… July 1, 2012 through September 15, 2015. Background The Silver Creek Central School District is located in the Towns … Silver Creek Central School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-321Peru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… School District is located in the Towns of Ausable, Black Brook, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler Falls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Henry Johnson Charter School – Financial Operations (2014M-214)
… period July 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The Henry Johnson Charter School is a public school not under … Henry Johnson Charter School Financial Operations 2014M214 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/10/31/henry-johnson-charter-school-financial-operations-2014m-214Village of Old Westbury – Justice Court (2017M-64)
… 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Village of Old Westbury is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North … Village of Old Westbury Justice Court 2017M64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/07/07/village-old-westbury-justice-court-2017m-64Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… budgets that are reasonable and based on prior years’ actual amounts with appropriate increases. Restrict the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Town of Huron – Financial Management (2014M-367)
… 18, 2014. Background The Town of Huron is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 2,000. … adopted budgets with unrealistic estimates, which resulted in the accumulation of surplus funds and higher tax levies … capital needs. This plan should be monitored and updated on an on-going basis. Adopt policies and procedures to govern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-huron-financial-management-2014m-367Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and the Town of Orange in Schuyler County. … Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $8,500 from January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationOpinion 91-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to make gift to fire company); (authority to accept gift of firefighting equipment) FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority of fire district … Whether the fire district may give to the fire company the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 88-43
… must be appropriated for personnel expenses of the sheriffs department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43Opinion 93-16
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (credit for activities performed by local … political subdivision may not earn credit under a service award program for responding to fire alarms during their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Opinion 94-6
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (tenant member of housing authority employed by residential … management corporation) -- Public Housing Authorities (tenant member employed by residential management corporation) … to operate a federally-funded recreation program, a tenant member of the housing authority would have a conflict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management (2025M-102)
… Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and … our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law. For more information on … available for public review in the Town Clerk’s office. 1 New York State General Municipal Law Section 3-c (Law) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-2025m-102