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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously

A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second school district at the same time before his scam was discovered by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office.

Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud in the first degree, an E felony, and paid $18,229 in restitution, according to an agreement with Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita, III. He is due back in Erie County Court for sentencing on June 11.

DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency

About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of New York City employ more than 4,300 employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little oversight, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget

Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for adopting a timely budget. Still, it is unfortunate that this year's budget process was not more transparent. My office will analyze and report on the enacted budget in detail, including its impact on the state's debt and out-year finances.

DiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC

High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, growing four times faster than the rate of job growth in the rest of the city’s economy, with annual salaries that are well above the citywide average, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to defraud the state Health Department (DOH), which was uncovered by DiNapoli’s office and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office.