NSW SES probed by corruption body: report THE NSW State Emergency Service is reported to be under investigation by the corruption watchdog over allegations it misused millions of dollars of funds. Deputy Commissioner Steven Pearce has been stood down pending the outcome of an inquiry, Fairfax Media reports on Monday, and officers from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) have raided the SES headquarters in Wollongong. Claims of credit card misuse and overtime rorts by senior management are understood to be among the matters being investigated, Fairfax says. ICAC is also believed to be probing the sacking of former deputy commissioner Tara McCarthy, after she raised concerns about the way the service was spending money. Comment is being sought from the SES.