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April 12, 2015

Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli during the week ending April 11, 2015


Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli during the week ending April 11, 2015
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Audits of political subdivisions of the State recently audited:

 Town of Blooming Grove,

 Village of Cayuga Heights,

 Greenville Fire District #1,

 Hauppauge Fire District,

 Village of Holley,

 Town of Olean Fire Company No. 1 and the

 Plattsburgh Public Library.


Buffalo City Schools employee found to be simultaneously working in a second job
A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty Thursday in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second school district at the same time before his scam was discovered by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office.
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/apr15/040915a.htm?utm_source=weeklynews20150412&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=040915arelease

Comptroller finds almost 700 public authorities operate with little oversight and transparency About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of New York City employ more than 4,300 employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little oversight.
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/apr15/040915.htm?utm_source=weeklynews20150412&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=040915release

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