For the week ending April 14, 2013


DiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Five Companies To Disclose Political Spending

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Tuesday that he has reached agreement with five Fortune 500 companies, Southwest Airlines, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plum Creek Timber Company, Harley–Davidson and Noble Energy, to disclose political spending made with corporate funds.

DiNapoli: Budget Passed On Time But New York’s Fiscal Challenges Remain

The enacted state budget was completed on time, sending a positive signal to bond markets and taxpayers, according to a preliminary report released Friday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli Recommends Better Budgeting in Wayne County

For the past five years, officials in Wayne County have adopted budgets with unrealistic estimates that generated a surplus of nearly $60 million, according to an audit issued Friday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Thursday announced his office completed audits of: the Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts; the Fabius–Pompey Central School District; and, the North Colonie Central School District.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Thursday announced his office completed the following audits: the Town of Amsterdam; the Village of Cuba; the Village of Dannemora; the Village of Delanson; the Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District; the Village of Hoosick Falls; the Village of Nelsonville; the Town of Schroon; and, the Village of Victory.

For Contractor in Special Ed, Huge Fees and Poor Care

NY: More companies to release political spending

DiNapoli warns of fiscal crisis facing local governments