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Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) … were not authorized by the Board. The District’s LOSAP point system was inconsistent with New York State General … Law (GML) in several aspects, potentially inhibiting volunteer firefighters’ ability to earn LOSAP service credit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Opinion 92-41
… the "sidewalks" with the district. December 30, 1992 J. Stewart McLaughlin, Esq., Attorney Kismet Fire District … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41DiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated a potential Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyOpinion 96-10
… NYS2d 918 mod on other grnds 88 AD2d 780, 451 NYS2d 523 app dsmd 58 NY2d 601, 458 NYS2d 1025 app dsmd 58 NY2d 687, 458 NYS2d 543 rearg den 58 NY2d 824, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a … a staff picnic, according to an report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The rules for … with alcohol, cruises and extra guests are not allowable. State agencies must make sure that contractors are reimbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseOpinion 91-19
… 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 -- Powers and Duties (authority to make gift … In Re Szabo's Estate , 10 NY2d 94, 217 NYS2d 593; 62 NY Jur 2d, Gifts, §13). It is a general rule that once an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire commissioner pleaded … abuse of their resources will not be tolerated,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded guilty … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeOpinion 93-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … solicit bids for the sale of an unneeded pumper truck. You state that the board of fire commissioners wishes to maximize … Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS 560, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for … at 845-331-7000 or send an email to spet@co.ulster.ny.us . What: State Comptroller’s Training on Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesOpinion 90-39
… of Rosyln Harbor , 40 NY2d 158, 386 NYS2d 198; Joslin v Regan , 63 AD2d 466, 406 NYS2d 938, affd 48 NY2d 746, 422 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Opinion 2008-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … district]; RPTL § 467-e [authorizing the City of New York to adopt local laws to grant cash rebates of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Former Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … Berman. "Mr. Garcia betrayed his neighbors and colleagues in the fire department to steal over $120,000 meant to … the New York State Police for their continued partnership in rooting out fraud." According to documents filed in court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Opinion 93-3
… for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services … in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 AD2d 1015, … statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… Board of Fire Commissioners pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring … to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County Court Judge Marianne Furfure. As treasurer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… office partnered with Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole … working with Sheriff Philip Povero and District Attorney James Ritts, these funds will be repaid." Wharton must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, … final audit, which can be viewed here: http://osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2016/wallkill.pdf . Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of … activities and manipulating company bank accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOpinion 96-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year of a fire district may be changed only by act of the State Legislature. You ask how a fire district may change its … There is no provision in the Town Law or any other State statute which authorizes a fire district to change its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the company over a three-year … Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to bring her to justice.” Perkins, who worked for the fire company from 2016 to 2019, made unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000