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City of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
… of Hornell (City) officials provided oversight of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax money. Key Findings Officials did … did not maintain custody of the FFI tax money. The Fire Chief was solely responsible for disbursing, recording … reporting all transactions related to FFI tax money. The Fire Chief maintained inaccurate accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/12/city-hornell-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2020m-140DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co Cindi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 88-27
… disabled fireman who is granted an accidental disability retirement allowance or a retirement for disability incurred in performance of duty … to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System in appropriate circumstances ( Mashnouk , supra ). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary … thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company Franklin County Newfield Fire Company Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… Carnright announced. Michael Denardo, 38, of Wallkill, is accused of conning a board member into signing blank … of the taxpayers he was elected to serve,” DiNapoli said. “What this fire district needed was checks and balances, not … expansion. Denardo obtained blank, co-signed checks from a fellow board member for what he claimed were architect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… of the Company consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three Directors all who are elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialFire District Information: Fire District Training Providers
… ext. 100 Email: [email protected] Address: 139 Lafayette Avenue, P.O. Box 177, Suffern, NY 10901 Course Certified … (516) 639-7026 Email: [email protected] Address: 1367 Kew Avenue, Hewlett, NY 11557 Course Certified Through: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-information-fire-district-training-providersVestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors, is made up of four fire company Stations, each of which is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District (District) Board of Fire … and supported. Audit Results District officials ensured the purchases and disbursements we examined were proper and … We reviewed 39 disbursements totaling $119,590 of the 304 disbursements totaling $826,000 paid during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18Opinion 88-41
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (authority to conduct fire prevention … 130(5), 138: Fire prevention programs are a proper town function. The town board may acquire property for use in … that fire protection programs are a proper part-town function if authorized by local law and that a town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 92-16
… and Duties (rental of home as office) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (payment of rental to town officers); (by town from … MUNICIPAL LAW, §802(2)(c): A town board may enter into an agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 99-3
… families. In construing similar language in other special acts creating benevolent associations, we have concluded that … death is a "disability" within the intent of such special acts (Opn No. 97-4, supra ; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-59, p … No. 84-36, p 44). We have also noted that these special acts do not define the phrase "care and relief", and that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Clark Mills Fire District , Village of Clinton , Elba Fire Department , Village of Ellenville , Village of Harriman , … to determine the condition of individual funds. Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (Genesee … County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of department financial activities. In addition, the treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Clark Mills Fire District , … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … its annual update document with the State Comptroller’s Office for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Village of Clinton – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Clifton , City of Glen Cove , Smithtown Fire … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Clifton City of Glen Cove Smithtown Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Sharon Springs as well as an audit of inmate hospital costs in Chautauqua, Clinton, Erie, Jefferson, … with the water billed to customers. Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services to County Inmates Counties can improve … related group rates on 75 percent of the inpatient hospital claims. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCamillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … Volunteer Fire Department is incorporated under the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… #1 , Hauppauge Fire District , Village of Holley , Town of Olean Fire Company No. 1 and the Plattsburgh Public Library . … deficits of $153,000 and $37,000, respectively. Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – Controls Over Financial … 1 Hauppauge Fire District Village of Holley Town of Olean Fire Company No 1 and the Plattsburgh Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. … West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed today charges Cesternino with Grand Larceny in the Second … According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company