Brian Noone, the former Oyster Bay inspector general, will not face criminal charges after a Nassau County District Attorney's investigation found insufficient evidence regarding allegations of attempting to divert $2 million to his private company. Resigning in June 2023 over conflicts of interest related to a cybersecurity contract, Noone was cleared of wrongdoing by the town's ethics board. Concerns were raised about the independence of oversight, as local attorneys now handle contract vetting previously managed by an independent inspector general.
After a lengthy and thorough investigation of the allegations, NCDA determined that there was insufficient evidence to support criminal charges in this matter.
Once these ties were uncovered, officials raised alarms over their concerns about possible corruption and a potential conflict of interest.
Critics including Democrats and lawyers raised concerns with the approach of letting the municipality’s own attorneys fulfill the duties of the inspector general.
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