For the week of October 15 - 21, 2012  Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for Local Governments NY communities are facing hard times. Many are struggling to do more with less. Most have been substantially impacted by revenue shortfalls since the onset of the Great Recession. There are no quick fixes. It's time for an honest conversation about the numbers. Comptroller DiNapoli's early warning system will help the public and local officials do just that. Click here to see a video on the fiscal stress monitoring system. DiNapoli: Treasurer Stole $200,000 From Woodstock Fire Company The former treasurer of Woodstock Fire Company No. 3 embezzled more than $200,000 over a five year period, according to an audit released last Friday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As a result, Dale D. Hughes, Jr., 64, was arrested and charged by Ulster County District Attorney D. Holley Carnright with grand larceny in the second degree. Hughes was arraigned before Woodstock Town Court Justice Richard Husted and remanded to the Ulster County Jail in lieu of bail. Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Friday announced his office completed the following audits: the Town of Cairo; the Town of Erwin; the Town of Lancaster; and, the Owasco Fire District; and, theWoodstock Fire District. Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audit New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Friday announced his office completed an audit of the Fort Plain Central School District. Ex–treasurer charged with theft of Fire Company No. 3 funds $7.8 Million Rehabilitation of Cow Bay Apartments Complete Tom DiNapoli: NY Spends $6,859 Per Person

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