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Opinion 93-24
… Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, §5[1]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-41, p 105; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-34, p 55). In furtherance of these purposes, fire … implied therefrom (Town Law, §176[21]; 1992 Opns St Comp Nos. 92-4, p 9 and 92-41, supra ; see also 1982 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Montauk Union Free School District – Information Technology (2022M-137)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/montauk-union-free-school-district-2022-137.pdfDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly … attempted to start a go-kart track business on his own property, but in February 2016 he convinced the Hannibal Fire … Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from the sale of race registrations and pit fees were supposed to go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over … Larceny. “Jill Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to … grand larceny in Centralized Arraignment Part by Justice Richard Whitesell. She is due back in court on Oct. 23. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Opinion 2001-5
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (authority … St Comp, 1961, p 252; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). Section 176(31) of the Town Law provides that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Opinion 2000-20
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (membership … St Comp, 1961, p 252; cf. Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). There is no express or implied authority for a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Opinion 91-8
… a fire district may have an obligation to protect district funds by refusing to execute a bond or issue a check to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing … For a copy of the audit, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2014/almond.pdf DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsOpinion 89-15
… No. 81-347, p 380; 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 189). Under section 209-d of the General Municipal Law, however, no such … consistent with the "definite sum" requirement imposed by section 184 of the Town Law. Under section 184(5), a fire … the "home area" (VFBL §30; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-164, p 211; Opn No. 81-99, supra ). With respect to negligence of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-37
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of … -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-d, 173: The extension of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 88-27
… paid fire department is still obligated to pay a village firefighter, who was disabled prior to termination of the department, his full salary under this statute unless there is a voluntary … department is still obligated to pay a disabled village firefighter his full salary pursuant to General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public … parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit revealed a total of … For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2014/minetto.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, … public’s money was exposed. I thank United States Attorney James P. Kennedy and Acting Homeland Security Inspector … … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and US Attorney James P Kennedy Jr announced today that Richard A Lobur 55 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an … DiNapoli's investigation found that Snow was actively gambling during this time and that he used funds from … nearly $46000 in public funds much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos according to audits and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 96-1
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… fraud hotline at 1-888-672-4555; filing a complaint online at [email protected] ; or mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s Benevolent … for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 62, was … Comptroller’s audit reports, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2014/leroy.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday … use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Once again we see another … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pennellville.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftOpinion 2010-4
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for "back up" services with private ambulance … Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). There are several statutes that authorize fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4