For the week ending July 7, 2013 

DiNapoli: ESDC Needs to Better Monitor Foreign Offices

The Empire State Development Corp. needs to set clear performance standards to determine if its remaining four foreign offices are fulfilling their missions and bolstering New York’s economy through overseas business and investment, according to an audit released Monday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Westchester Special Education Provider Overcharged Taxpayers $800,000

The Westchester School for Special Children overcharged taxpayers by more than $800,000 over a four–year period, and engaged in questionable business transactions with companies connected to board members and executives, according to an audit released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The findings of the audit are under review by the Office of the Attorney General. Legislation that would improve oversight of preschool special education by mandating audits of every provider was recently passed by the legislature.

DiNapoli Returns Record $347 Million in Unclaimed Funds to Rightful Owners

A record amount of unclaimed funds, totaling $347 million, were paid out to individuals and organizations in the state’s last fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This new record surpasses the previous year by $33 million. Currently, there is $12.5 billion in lost or forgotten money that is still waiting to be claimed.

DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Tuesday announced a tentative schedule for the planned public sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2013.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Tuesday that his office completed audits of: theVillage of Albion; the Bloomingburg Fire Company #1; Cattaraugus County; the Town of Dunkirk; the Town of Hamden; the City of Hudson; the Killawog Fire District; the City of Rochester; the Town of Seneca Falls; and, the Town of Wappinger.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Monday the following audits have been issued: the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision; the Department of Environmental Conservation; the New York State Health Insurance Program; and, Statewide Travel Audits of the Department of Labor; theOffice of Mental Health; and, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Tuesday announced that his office completed audits of theSouth Country Central School District; and, the Watervliet City School District.

Happy Fourth of July weekend! Hope your holiday was safe. The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 was an event that truly changed history, and each Independence Day continues to inspire our nation, as well as millions more around the globe. As we enjoy fireworks, cookouts and the company of our loved ones this weekend, may we all honor those who made possible, through their service, our appreciation for the blessings of liberty. Best wishes for a safe, joyful and memorable 4th of July weekend.

Vicki Fuller Brings Asset Management Style to New York Common

Auditors fault overseas NY promotion offices

Record $347 million in unclaimed funds returned

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