“The two candidates vying for Duanesburg supervisor, seem to have adopted a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” campaign mentality in this rural community of 6,122 people. Democrat Jean Frisbee and her GOP opponent Roger Tidball agree that a project under way to construct a sewer system in Duanesburg and the nearly $2 … [Read more…]
“This rural community maintains “excessive” amounts of surplus instead of using it to reduce residents’ taxes and poor record keeping leaves the town court system in danger of being ripped off, according to an audit by the office of state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The examination of Duanesburg’s finances from January 2010 to March 2011 … [Read more…]
“We examined the Town’s financial condition, Justice Court operations, and controls over IT for the period January 1, 2010 to March 3, 2011. New York State Comptroller Case 2011M-253 The Board has not adopted a policy and Town officials have not developed procedures to govern the level of unexpended surplus funds1 to be maintained … [Read more…]
“Pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution, and further authority vested in the State Comptroller by Article 3 of the General Municipal Law, we have audited selected financial activities of the Town of Duanesburg for the period January 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002. Our audit disclosed findings that should be … [Read more…]
“A state audit of a Duanesburg fire district has found accounting shortfalls that include unauthorized cash disbursements and an alleged conflict of interest in some purchases. The 1986 audit of the Quaker Street Fire District cites four instances in which cash disbursements endorsed by the district treasurer were made from fire district accounts but … [Read more…]