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Opinion 2000-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … museum) -- Powers and Duties (authority to become member of volunteer firefighters museum) HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Opinion 91-8
… 171; see also NY Const, art VIII, §2; Van Derzee v City of Long Beach , 265 App Div 1059, 39 NYS2d 401). Therefore, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing … funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in Allegany County, and worked with … said. “This arrest serves as a wake-up call to volunteer fire departments statewide: Keep an eye on your cash. Donors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsOpinion 89-15
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) … VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not purchase liability insurance, nor agree to indemnify third parties against … to be responsible for maintaining the requisite liability insurance on the fire-fighting equipment used by the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… Schuyler County District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire … by allegedly stealing funds meant to protect their health and safety,” DiNapoli said. “The fact that this community was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… money. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John … Bank of Akron, $18,000 of grant funds intended to be used for educational expenses for his children. The funds were … and instead used it for personal expenses including paying off his credit card debt and making loan payments," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOpinion 88-27
… merely provided a mechanism which was intended to free municipal resources from an unnecessary drain by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… can be easy for public funds to be misspent or go missing. My team of auditors and investigators will continue to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's … nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 91-25
… to salary increments or steps based on longevity and to holiday pay); (employment restrictions) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … to longevity salary increments or steps, but not to holiday pay. A firefighter receiving payments pursuant to … Municipal Law, §207-a(2) is entitled under the statute to holiday pay and to salary increments or steps based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25DiNapoli: 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 Association was sentenced today … in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… initiative and created a new Division of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted in 30 arrests and the … the Comptroller’s legal counsel for investigations. Prior to joining the Comptroller’s office in 2011, he was chief counsel to the state Inspector General, an assistant attorney general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly … Oakes, we are holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York … degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftOpinion 2010-4
… not be relevant to this inquiry ( see Mem of Joint Legis Comm on Fire Laws, 1957 McKinney's Session Law of NY, at 2171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4DiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… in the Town of Haverstraw Haverstraw Town Hall 1 Rosman Road Garnerville, NY Rockland June 6, 2025 10:00 a.m. – … the Town of Orangetown Orangetown Town Hall 26 Orangeburg Road Orangeburg, NY Rockland June 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. – … the Town of Clarkstown Street Community Center 31 Zukor Road New City, NY Rockland Finger Lakes June 7, 2025 9:00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father … a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the fire company. “The Emmons allegedly cheated Hannibal residents out of valuable resources meant to protect their community in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsOpinion 92-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (necessity to obtain … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-d, 173: The extension of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 90-27
… they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your inquiry … of joint fire districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and article 22-A of … fashion, the town board's resolution adopted under article 11-A of the Town Law would have to be submitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 92-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. FIRE CHIEF -- Powers and Duties (continuation of service until new chief appointed) -- Vacancy (procedure … or the assistant chief would perform the functions of chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 96-1
… district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of real property - need for State Comptroller approval in … State Comptroller approval in Adirondack fire district) REAL PROPERTY -- Purchase (need for State Comptroller … §6-g(13): If the moneys necessary to fund the purchase of real property by a fire district are to be provided from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1