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New York state officials have launched an investigation into a volunteer fire department amidst concerns that millions of dollars are unaccounted for.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli confirmed that his office is investigating the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.
The department reportedly receives $2 million per year from the Town of Carmel. Lohud.com is reporting that Carmel town supervisor Kenneth Schmidt said the missing amount may be as much as $5 million. He also confirmed that the state police were investigating as well.
Schmidt, who is a life member of the department, was quoted as saying “I’m mortified by what I’m hearing. I’m a member of the department and you don’t do something like this against your brotherhood and the taxpayers of our town.”
