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Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… received longevity and overtime payments totaling $25,000 in 2023 that were not authorized by the Board. The District’s … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) in several aspects, potentially inhibiting volunteer … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Montauk …
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-92-41Montauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153DiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated a … important revenue source for local governments. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today estimated a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyOpinion 96-10
… unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund. … or specific item or items, of equipment. A resolution for the establishment of a capital reserve fund to finance … use of the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund for the acquisition of equipment, subdivision 8 of section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Opinion 91-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … district to make gift to fire company) TOWN LAW, §176(13); STATE CONSTITUTION, Article VIII, §1: A fire district may not … 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 102). Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution prohibits counties, towns, villages, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire commissioner, who pleaded guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and … and his staff have brought another important corruption case to completion and set an example for the public that …
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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… and recommendations, OMH officials agreed to recover program overpayments where appropriate and ensure that PSCH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… by the Comptroller DiNapoli and the Ulster County District Attorney our public‘s trust has been compromised in a number … leading to criminal charges by Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright earlier this month. Ulster County … District Financial Controls Where: SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, N.Y. When: June 23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesOpinion 90-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (by town on behalf of fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes … Tax Law, article 4, pertaining to exemptions; see also NY Const., art XVI, §1, prohibiting alteration or repeal of …
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 … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-g: Absent a special act of the State Legislature, a fire district may not make cash refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
… Since 1969, state law has authorized local governments to establish … improving economic welfare within the municipality. Per state law, IDAs are required to report all financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateOpinion 93-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … district is not required to advertise for sealed bids to contract for the services of physicians to give physicals to … that, except as otherwise expressly provided by the State Legislature or by local law adopted prior to September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3Former Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that … protect his community. Now, he is a convicted felon," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240,000, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … in Ulster County Court. Denardo, who at the time was a state correction officer, admitted conning a board member …
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
… fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she paid … To read the final audit report, click here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pulteneyno2.pdf . …
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
… to repay $24,440, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli exposed her crimes. … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, …
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
… District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and pay $239,622 restitution. His three-year scam was initially revealed in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office, which …
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 Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds