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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
Contact: Press Office 518-474-4015

State Contract and Payment Actions in January

In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,732 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $21 billion and approved more than 1.8 million payments worth nearly $10.2 billion.

Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K

Wendy Wharton, former Citizens Hose Fire Company treasurer, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny and was ordered to repay $24,440, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli exposed her crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County Sheriff Philip C.