For the week of December 10 - 16, 2012


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If Congress fails to act to avert sweeping federal tax hikes and sharp spending cuts by January 1, New Yorkers could face more than $43 billion in tax increases and lose $609 million in federal aid in 2013, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said recently. Click here to view the video.

DiNapoli: After–School Provider Diverted Public Funds For Personal Use

The executive director of Baychester Youth Council, a Bronx after–school provider, sought reimbursement for $250,400 in inappropriate or undocumented expenses, including an electronic theater that was installed in her home, according to an audit and investigation released Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: NYC Budget Balanced, But Risks Loom

New York City’s budget is balanced for the current fiscal year, but looming issues, including the impending fiscal cliff, Superstorm Sandy, unresolved collective bargaining and delays in the sale of taxi medallions pose risks to the city’s budget, according to an analysis of the city’s four–year financial plan released Thursday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers To Invest In A 529 College Savings Plan This Holiday Season

With the holiday season here and the end of the year quickly approaching, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Thursday encouraged New Yorkers to open or contribute to an existing 529 College Savings plan as a holiday gift and take advantage of the tax write–off at the end of the year.

DiNapoli: Niagara Falls, Salamanca Facing Dramatic Revenue Shortfalls

The cities of Niagara Falls and Salamanca continue to be hampered by population loss, decreased property values and a significant decline in revenue, according to two fiscal reports issued Monday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The reports are the first in a series of fiscal profiles on cities across the state.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audit

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Wednesday announced his office completed an audit of the Buffalo United Charter School.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Wednesday announced his office completed the audits of:
the Town of Fenton; and, the Town of Troupsburg.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Monday announced his office completed the audits of:
the Office of Court Administration; the New York Health Insurance Program; the SUNY College at Cobleskill; the SUNY College at Oneonta; the State Office for the Aging; the Department of Health; and, the City University of New York, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.