For the week ending May 26, 2013
DiNapoli Releases Report on Proposed NYS DREAM Act
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report Monday estimating the cost and economic benefits of the proposed New York State Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which would increase access to financial aid for undocumented college students. The report concluded that extending eligibility for the state’s Tuition Assistance Program to undocumented undergraduate students would provide economic benefits to the state at a very small cost.
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DiNapoli: Poughkeepsie Facing Severe Fiscal Stress
Inaccurate budgeting has created an $11 million general fund deficit in the city of Poughkeepsie, according to an audit issued Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also found the city’s debt burden has increased 45 percent over the past five years.
DiNapoli Response to Arrest of Former Old Field Treasurer
While conducting an audit and investigation of the Village of Old Field in Suffolk County, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s staff uncovered the misappropriation of nearly $60,000 in village funds by Andrea Brosnan, the former village treasurer.
Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Wednesday that his office completed audits of: the Apalachin Fire District; the Town of Hanover; the Lakeville No. 2 Fire District; the Town of Rhinebeck; theTown of Summerville; the Town of Southampton; the Village of Sylvan Beach; and, the Town of Wethersfield.
Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Monday the following audits have been issued:Department of Health; New York State Thruway Authority; Rochester–Genesee Regional Transportation Authority; Department of Environmental Conservation; State University of New York, Fuller Road Management Company; Department of Agriculture and Markets; Capital District Transportation Authority; Department of Transportation; and, State University of New York: College at Plattsburgh.
State comptroller: City of Poughkeepsie facing severe fiscal stress
Comptroller: Past Old Field Treasurer Stole $60K from Village
Comptroller’s office seeking to reunite NYer’s with funds
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