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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas

MT. VERNON – Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for allegedly stealing campaign funds and lying about money he received from his inaugural committee for personal benefit. Mr. Thomas was arrested on a felony complaint this morning after an investigation that exposed the theft of approximately $12,900 from his campaign committee, and the diversion of over $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and his failure to disclose it.

DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees

Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole by pocketing cash deposits instead of depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress

From 2014 through 2016, Broome County depleted its fund balance to dangerously low levels jeopardizing public services and long-term infrastructure investments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit highlighted the need for county officials to develop a balanced budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan.