For the week ending June 16, 2013 


DiNapoli: Watertown Boasts Strong Finances

The city of Watertown has maintained a stable tax base, developed healthy revenue streams and built up rainy day reserves, according to a fiscal profile of the city issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report was released Wednesday in conjunction with the Comptroller’s 2013 Local Government Leadership Institute in Watertown.

DiNapoli: Auditors Uncover $3 Million in Improper Unemployment Insurance

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli uncovered up to $3 million in inappropriate unemployment insurance payments made by the Department of Labor, including payments to recipients who were ineligible because they were employed, had collected more than the maximum weekly benefits or were not authorized to work in the United States, according to a report released Friday.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Thursday that his office completed audits of: theVillage of Belle Terre; the Town of Calicoon; the Town of Gardiner; the Town of New Berlin; the Village of Nichols; the Town of Pittsfield; and, the Sylvan Beach Fire District.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Friday announced that his office completed the following audits: the Metropolitan Transit Authority; the Office of General Services; the Workers’ Compensation Program; the Department of State; the Office of Children and Family Services; and, the Division of State Police.

How did Watertown achieve boastworthy finances?

Officials Want ‘Kill Switch’ on Smartphones to Deter Theft

NY State Seeking Owner of $1.7 Million

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