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October 21, 2012

Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli


Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
Issued during the week of October 15 - 21, 2012 [Click on the caption to access the full report]

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for Local Governments

NY communities are facing hard times. Many are struggling to do more with less. Most have been substantially impacted by revenue shortfalls since the onset of the Great Recession. There are no quick fixes. It's time for an honest conversation about the numbers. Comptroller DiNapoli's early warning system will help the public and local officials do just that. Click here to see a video on the fiscal stress monitoring system.


DiNapoli: Treasurer Stole $200,000 From Woodstock Fire Company

The former treasurer of Woodstock Fire Company No. 3 embezzled more than $200,000 over a five year period, according to an audit released last Friday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As a result, Dale D. Hughes, Jr., 64, was arrested and charged by Ulster County District Attorney D. Holley Carnright with grand larceny in the second degree. Hughes was arraigned before Woodstock Town Court Justice Richard Husted and remanded to the Ulster County Jail in lieu of bail.


Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Friday announced his office completed the following audits:







Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audit

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Friday announced his office completed an audit of the Fort Plain Central School District.

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