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Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits before U.S. District Judge Cathy … he will be held accountable for his corruption.” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter … failed to report his return to the public sector New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsOpinion 2002-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of the Insurance Law, unless a special law enacted by the State Legislature provides otherwise. 1 In general, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… MELIN, the former treasurer of the volunteer Patterson Fire Department ("PFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District … Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his embezzlement of more than … the Southern District Preet Bharara, the New York State Police, the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … account for 6,600 gallons of purchased fuel. … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced his office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 89-26
… by "municipal officers and employees" and, in the case of a county, city, town of village, which is designed to … those municipal officers and employees and, in the case of a county, city, town or village, those local elected … 812 do not apply to the municipality because, as in the case of a fire district, it is not a "political subdivision". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting … The Middle Island Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Opinion 98-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to … and operates an ambulance. Therefore, in the absence of State legislation, the board of fire commissioners is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Opinion 97-13
… board of fire commissioners. July 3, 1997 Priscilla H. Leonard, Secretary Jonesville Fire District … Whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany County Probation Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal … have not disbursed these funds in a timely manner. Town of Java – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… remedial actions were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 98 water outlets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… former treasurer of the Morris Central School District in Otsego County, following a joint investigation by his … T. Bacon and the FBI for their continued partnership in rooting out public corruption.” Press Release from the … Office Northern District of New York Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… ensure there were proper controls over cash disbursements or ensure the Treasurer was performing her duties properly. … because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify if it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… effectively manage the town’s financial condition. More real property taxes and user fees were levied than needed to … recovery plan. In addition, officials did not ensure online banking agreements comply with New York State General … confidentially to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. The 2017 through 2019 … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 99-6
… out of "moneys appropriated by the legislature" for the payment of taxes on State-owned lands ( id .). Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… were discovered in a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Police and Delaware County District Attorney John … during a routine audit and subsequent investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. “Thanks to our staff, Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeOpinion 2003-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … departments or incorporated fire companies pursuant to contract with the village board of trustees (Village Law … at least one-half of the assessed valuation for state and county taxes of all the taxable real property in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 97-19
… of insurance agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 803; TOWN LAW, §177: A fire district treasurer who is an … employee who has any such duties (General Municipal Law, §801), and none of the exceptions contained in Article 18 are … the powers or duties specified in General Municipal Law, §801, unless one of the exceptions in General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… whether the Crown Point Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversaw the … reviewed, the Board did not receive Treasurer’s reports of collection and disbursement details for three months; cash … the District’s financial activity was diminished. As of December 31, 2023, required annual audits for 2017 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29