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September 03, 2013

Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
Issued during the week ending August 31, 2013

The State Comptroller audits local governments to assist them in improving their financial management practices. [Click on text highlighted in bold to access the full report.] 

DiNapoli: Colonie Addressing Financial Challenges

The Town of Colonie has improved its finances significantly in recent years due to stronger budget planning as it deals with fiscal stress, according to a report issued Tuesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state.


DiNapoli Presents Unclaimed Funds Checks At The New York State Fair

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli presented checks to nine Central New Yorkers Monday at the New York State Fair at his Office of Unclaimed Funds booth. The largest check, for $13,864.54 for an old bank account, was given to the Fryer Memorial Library in Munnsville.

For additional information concerning “unclaimed” monies that may be claimed by public entities, click on http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/2013/08/state-comptroller-holds-125-billion-in.html


Employer Pension Contribution Rates Announced For Fiscal Year 2014–15

Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System will decline slightly in Fiscal Year 2014–15, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Tuesday.


Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Wednesday his office completed audits of:

the Elmwood Village Charter School,

the Lake George Central School District,

the Southold Union Free School District,

the True North Troy Preparatory Charter School

and the Whitehall Central School District.


Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Wednesday his office completed audits of:

the Amsterdam Housing Authority,

the Village of Chatham and


the Lakeland Fire District.
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