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DiNapoli Is Watching State's IDA Boards

Bob Joseph — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:54:55 +0000

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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Owego Fire District Audit Prompts Changes

Bob Joseph — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:52:18 +0000

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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DiNapoli: Budget Process Lacked Transparency

Bob Joseph — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:07:52 +0000

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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Lupardo Concerned About School District Finances

Bob Joseph — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:29:22 +0000

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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DiNapoli Preparing Analysis of Cuomo Budget

Bob Joseph — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:16:11 +0000

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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DiNapoli: Cliff Deal Is "Welcome News"

Bob Joseph — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:27:47 +0000

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

Bob Joseph — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:12:12 +0000

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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Unclear Whether Binghamton University Probe Cost Was "Reasonable"

Bob Joseph — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:21:50 +0000

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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Binghamton University Basketball Probe Questioned by DiNapoli

Bob Joseph — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:54:50 +0000

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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