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2013.05.08  BINGHAMTON STATE

DiNapoli Is Watching State’s IDA Boards

New York State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the boards in charge of industrial development agencies should be aware their actions will be scrutinized in the future.

DiNapoli's office has released its annual report on IDA performance which noted net tax exemptions approved by agencies across the state jumped 16 percent in 2011 compared with the previous year

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Bob Joseph/WNBF News

Owego Fire District Audit Prompts Changes

An audit by the New York State comptroller's office has raised questions about financial controls used by the Town of Owego Fire District.

A report issued by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli noted the Board of Fire Commissioners did not conduct required audits of transactions before payments were made

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Kristine Bellino/WIBX News

DiNapoli: Budget Process Lacked Transparency

New York State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli gives Governor Cuomo and the legislature credit for finishing work on the budget before the fiscal year started Monday.

But DiNapoli is withholding final judgment on the specifics in the package approved by the Senate and Assembly last week

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Bob Joseph/WNBF News

Lupardo Concerned About School District Finances

The financial situation facing many New York state school districts is worsening and officials are publicly worrying about what might happen if districts can't pay their bills.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo says she meets regularly with local school officials

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Bob Joseph/WNBF News file photo

DiNapoli Preparing Analysis of Cuomo Budget

The New York State Comptroller's Office is completing a detailed review of Governor Cuomo's budget proposal.

Thomas DiNapoli says the analysis hasn't been finalized but it should be ready for release in a few days

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Bob Joseph/WNBF News file photo

DiNapoli: Cliff Deal Is “Welcome News”

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says he's "relieved" that tax cuts for most middle class taxpayers have been extended by the so-called "fiscal cliff" agreement in Washington.

In a statement released by his office this afternoon, DiNapoli said he viewed the congressional action as "welcome news

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Fenton Town Clerk and Board Criticized In State Audit

An audit conducted by New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office has faulted procedures used by the Fenton town clerk.

The review examined financial operations within the clerk's office for the period from January 2011 through June of this year

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Bob Joseph/WNBF News file photo

Unclear Whether Binghamton University Probe Cost Was “Reasonable”

The state comptroller's office isn't finished with the SUNY Research Foundation.

Thomas DiNapoli says his staff is planning to take a closer look at the foundation operations.

The Research Foundation has been accused of allowing improper spending and engaging in improper hiring practices

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Bob Joseph/WNBF News

Binghamton University Basketball Probe Questioned by DiNapoli

A state audit has raised questions about the procedure used to hire a law firm that looked into problems with the Binghamton University men's basketball program.

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Monday released a report that examined the payment of $913,500 for the investigation conducted by Judith Kaye and others affiliated with the Skadden, Arps law firm

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