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DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, State … checks and balances. I thank District Attorney Carnright for bringing Mr. Denardo to justice and helping us recoup the … to the district. "I thank the Comptroller and his staff for their diligent work on this case," District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole from the NYS & … years probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … balance of each fund. The treasurer could not determine how the money was spent or the amount of foreign fire … the board, rather than department membership, determined how the foreign fire insurance money was to be spent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials followed their procurement policy when … through November 22, 2017. Background The Bellevue Fire District #9 provides fire protection services for the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5South Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… they could have ensured reporting requirements were in place. Key Recommendations File the required delinquent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169Roosevelt Fire District – Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-112)
… our audit was to determine whether District officials used public resources economically and appropriately for the … financial records have not been audited by an independent public accountant (IPA) since the 2010 fiscal year. The Board … our audit was to determine whether District officials used public resources economically and appropriately for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/roosevelt-fire-district-financial-operations-and-information-technologyOpinion 88-73
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund … reserve fund for improvement district purposes. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town of the second … capital reserve funds for improvement district purposes. In this regard, we note that General Municipal Law, §6-c, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… and overseeing the administrative operations of all courts in the Unified Court System (UCS). UCS serves the State’s 62 … for municipalities and local justice courts that assist in the maintenance and improvement of court facilities. The … ending March 31, 2018, we identified a total of $301,000 in questionable expenses (out of $2.1 million reviewed) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two … County residents are charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. "For two years … her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemStanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… 20, 2013. Background The Stanley Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, … Board members did not complete their required training in legal, fiduciary, financial, procurement and ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts internal controls over the procurement of professional services for the period January 1 2011 to July 31
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct and petit larceny, plus a two … chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeTown of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… of our audit was to review the financial operations of the Port Kent Water District 1 and internal controls over the Tax Collector’s … by an elected five-member Town Board, includes the Port Kent Water District 1, which provides water service to … of our audit was to review the financial operations of the Port Kent Water District 1 and internal controls over the Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331Montauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-117-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Montauk Fire District’s (District) progress, as … records and reports were maintained and audited to comply with statutory requirements. Mandated annual audits … potentially inhibiting volunteer firefighters’ ability to earn LOSAP service credit. The audit included four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/montauk-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-117-fMonsey Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-62-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Monsey Fire District’s (District) progress, as … never audited. The audit included three recommendations to help the Board improve its oversight of the District’s … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to approximately 35,000 residents over 15 square miles. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/monsey-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-62-fCrown Point Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-29-F)
… the Crown Point Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … the Crown Point Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/crown-point-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-29-fOpinion 98-21
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … The ambulance company would provide necessary care at the scene, but would not provide transportation for the … and operates an ambulance ( id .; 1970 Opns St Comp No. 70-773, unreported). Here, since we are informed that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… and separate from the Town of Bovina, and is located in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Lyndon Fire District – Disbursements (2022M-132)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Lyndon Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to … Determine if the Lyndon Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/lyndon-fire-district-disbursements-2022m-132DiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget
… that remove oversight by DiNapoli’s office as well as normal competitive procurement requirements, as has been done … from the Office of the State Comptroller’s oversight and normal competitive procurement requirements. In addition, the … requirements. An additional $1.5 billion is exempt from normal competitive procurement requirements; and another $1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budget