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DiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing regional trends in education funding, enrollment and conditions across the state. The report analyzes school district financial and demographic information from nine separate regions outside of New York City.

DiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced his office will audit the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30. The audits will be conducted in response to multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead.

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft

Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

"Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing public dollars," said DiNapoli. "I thank Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable."

DiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise

The Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood has experienced strong population, business and job growth in recent years, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

"Bedford-Stuyvesant is undergoing an economic resurgence, with record numbers of businesses and jobs, but the benefits have not been shared by all residents," DiNapoli said. "Today's report shows how far Bedford-Stuyvesant has come, but it also shows the challenges that remain."

DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds

Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced today in Essex County Court to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison and ordered to pay restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today.

Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand larceny, official misconduct and tampering with public records after an investigation and audit found that she took thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments and used public funds to pay back her loans from the state’s retirement system.

Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns

Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the volunteer Patterson Fire Department ("PFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his embezzlement of more than $1.1 million from the PFD.