Ordered that the sentence is modified, on the law, by vacating the provision thereof which directed the defendant to make restitution in the sum of $1,480; as so modified, the sentence is affirmed.
It is well settled that the word "victim" in Penal Law § 60.27 does not include the governmental agency which expends public monies in its efforts to solve crimes (see, People v Cerna,
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