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Fire Protection Contracts

… Signed into law on September 12, 2017 as Chapter 294 of the Laws of 2017 – A.7089 (Magnarelli) / S.5785 … companies and fire districts, towns or villages. Memo Bill Text Status … Increases transparency relating to the contract …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/fire-protection-contracts

City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)

… at Canal Fest and a variety of raffles, bingo, and other games of chance. We identified fire company fundraisers that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … Brookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (Suffolk County) District officials paid 27 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Opinion 2000-7

… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payment under the contract; (b) audit bills or claims under …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7

Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)

… audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s fire station construction for the period January 1, 2014 through March 13, 2015. Background The Roosevelt Fire District is a district corporation of the state, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163

Pulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)

… the former Treasurer misappropriated $9,224 in District funds and made $709 in questionable payments to her husband. … … Pulteney Fire District No 2 Misappropriation of Funds 2014M308 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308

New Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)

… year. The Board provided the fire chief with an annual stipend for mileage incurred while responding to fires but …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263

New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)

… Department is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Department provides fire protection services in the Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Department is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298

Opinion 93-9

… to be member of association to receive benefits); (use of money for scholarship program) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9

Opinion 89-26

… entities, any county, city, town or village, regardless of population, and any school district, district corporation or … defined to mean a county, city, town or village having a population of 50,000 or more (General Municipal Law, §810[1]). For this purpose, "population" means population as shown by the latest Federal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26

Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)

Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department Financial Operations 2017M100

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operations

City of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)

… provided oversight of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax money. Key Findings Officials did not adopt policies and procedures guiding the handling of FFI tax money and provide oversight to ensure accurate records …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/12/city-hornell-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2020m-140

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Hilchey decided the public should subsidize not only her utility bills but also … DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theft

DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds

… the fourth degree in November 2023. “Ms. Perkins diverted money meant to protect her community to line her own … to herself from the fire company’s account and pocketed money, including some from fundraisers, that she was supposed … paid for groceries and other personal expenses with the money. Perkins was sentenced in St. Lawrence County Court by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds

Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)

… policy, were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. There were no recommendations as a result of this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… completed audits of the Village of Allegany , Baldwin Public Library , Town of Charleston , Comsewogue Public … of Oneonta Fire District and the Warsaw Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Opinion 90-26

… bid on the proposed installation of sprinkler systems in fire district buildings exceeds the estimated maximum cost … such purpose specified in a bond resolution, the board of fire commissioners may not expend moneys for this project in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-26

Opinion 2000-16

… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … (beneficiaries under group life insurance policy); (meaning of "family" as used in special acts); (use of tax … 448 [1989]). The lack of a single commonly understood definition of the word "family" is also evident from court …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16