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Opinion 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 … power to adopt a local law superseding section 181 (see NY Const, art IX, §3[d][2]; Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[8]; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… from the company over a three-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. … County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to bring her to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… nearly $240,000 in a scam that spanned three years, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … local corruption,” Carnright said. Denardo, who is also a state correction officer, is expected to be charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Company funds, following an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County … Office have a great working relationship with the New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked many cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftOpinion 91-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … fire district without consideration) TOWN LAW, §189-b; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: A village board may … joint fire district which would include the village. You state that obligations issued by the village to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4Opinion 93-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … ". . . municipal corporations and districts shall have power to enter into, award, cancel and terminate agreements … In reaching the above conclusion, we are mindful that the Attorney General in Opn No. I 89-26 has concluded that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Montauk Union Free School District – Information Technology (2022M-137)
… unknown individuals had an active network user account. IT security awareness training was not provided. Since 2013-14, … as soon as they are no longer needed. Provide periodic IT security awareness training. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/montauk-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2022m-137DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOpinion 98-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … satisfactorily completed a training course offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, or an equivalent … may not be arbitrarily imposed ( cf . Orloski v New York State Department of Civil Service , 99 AD2d 630, 472 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… "2 Percent Money" paid annually to the Fire Department by New York State in connection with the State’s two percent tax … Fire Department. This joint investigation lead to Munson’s arrest and felony charge. The Village of Croton-on-Hudson … Police Chief Russel H. Harper. Assistant District Attorney Brian Fitzgerald, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Sherburne – Budgeting (Chenango County) The budgets … Trust Funds The treasurer delayed turning over $44,940 of abandoned property to the State Comptroller for three … a certain capital project and was not fully transparent on the anticipated project costs. As a result, original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the … my partnership with District Attorney Greg Pasqua and the State Police, she has now been held accountable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 90-25
… Taxes (authority to assess previously incurred costs on a zone of assessment) FIRE HYDRANTS -- Fire Districts … contract for such rental exists. Property owners within a zone of assessment in a fire district cannot be assessed … incurred by the district prior to the establishment of the zone. 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 184 and 5 Opns St Comp, 1949, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25Opinion 2010-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … referendum requirements) TOWN LAW § 184: A fire protection contract between a town on behalf of a fire protection … Law § 184 (5) requires the fire protection contract to state a "definite sum to be paid each year for all of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… in public funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she … for investment, procurement and financial oversight; Contract for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsOpinion 2003-4
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Keith Slep and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… by emailing a complaint to [email protected] or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-department