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Approved State Contracts and Payments

In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,678 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.3 billion and approved more than 1.8 million payments worth more than nearly $11.2 billion. The office rejected182 contracts and related transactions valued at $260 million and more than 500 payments valued at nearly $15.3 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com.

DiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region

Economic development in the North Country is being boosted by community-based projects led by state and community leaders to expand tourism, improve workforce skills and spur industrial growth, according to an economic profile by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli released the report today while he was in Plattsburgh speaking to the North Country Chamber of Commerce.

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds

The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more than $11,000 from the fire department over several years, following an investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a complaint to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline.

DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems

Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report analyzed the results of audits conducted by DiNapoli's office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 through May 2017.

Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison

Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the City's largest providers of special education services to preschoolers with disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that was intended for special needs students between ages three and five.

Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment

Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, according to an audit released in Rochester today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. 

The audit released today examined New York state schools’ compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a similar audit focused on New York City schools.