ALBANY - A recent report by the New York State Comptrollers Office shows the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) ranked among the top counties in the state in 2018 when it came to operating expenses, as well as net tax exemptions … [Read more...]
Dire Economic Outlook Could Compound Pain for County Governments
ALBANY - New revenue forecasts based on the COVID-19 outbreak and released by the New York State Comptroller have counties concerned about compounding economic distress that leaders say will impact taxpayers, services, and staffing at the local … [Read more...]
State Senator Proposes Fund to Help Survivors of Child Sex Crimes Pursue Legal Action Against Abusers
ALBANY - State lawmakers are proposing legislation to create a state-operated private fund to help survivors of child sex crimes pursue civil cases against their alleged abusers. According to the Albany Times Union, the legislation is being … [Read more...]
Jamestown is Only Municipality in NYS to Be at 100 Percent of Constitutional Tax Limit
ALBANY (August 20, 2019) - The number of cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has more than doubled since 2012, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … [Read more...]
State Mental Health Facilities Need to do a Better Job Communicating with Family Members About Abuse, Neglect
ALBANY - New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. In May 2007, the state legislature enacted … [Read more...]
As Jamestown Fights Arbitration Ruling, Similar Case Ends in Defeat for Plattsburgh
JAMESTOWN - As Jamestown City officials await their day in court to challenge a recent binding arbitration decision involving the city police union, a court in another region of the state has already made a ruling in a similar case, favoring the … [Read more...]
Comptrollers Audit Finds Lack of Policy and Oversight with BPU Energy Efficiency, Recycling Programs
JAMESTOWN - A recent audit by the State Comptroller’s office has found the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities did not adopt adequate written policies or procedures and management did not provide sufficient oversight regarding the BPU's Energy … [Read more...]
DiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
MEDIA RELEASE: NOV 26, 2018 ALBANY - Some individuals on Medicaid receiving treatment for opioid use disorder might have received unnecessary or dangerous opioid prescriptions outside of their treatment programs, according to an audit issued … [Read more...]
Jamestown Absent from State Comptroller’s List of Municipalities in Fiscal Stress
JAMESTOWN - Despite facing significant budget gaps the past two years that were only closed after additional aid was provided by the state, the city of Jamestown is not on the State Comptroller's latest list of municipalities in fiscal stress or even … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Valley School District Overestimated Expenses by $3.2 Million During Three-Year Span
SINCLAIRVILLE - A recent audit by the New York State Comptroller's Office has shown that Cassadaga Valley Central Schools needs to improve its financial management policies and practices. The State comptroller’s office recently reviewed the school … [Read more...]
