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Middletown mayor disputes state comptroller audit findings, highlights community events and development
Summary
Mayor DeStefano told the common council that a New York State Comptroller report criticized historical payroll practices at the wastewater treatment plant but said the district attorney previously declined prosecution. He also updated the council on local graduations, development, and a proposal to name a warming station for Marilyn Pierce.
Mayor DeStefano used his May 20 remarks to address a recently posted audit from the New York State Comptroller, describe local institutional and cultural events, and preview items the council would consider, including renaming the city warming station.
On the state audit, the mayor summarized the Comptroller's allegations as relating to payroll practices at the sewage treatment plant that allegedly involved "double dipping" by employees working for both Middletown and, at the same time, Crawford. He said the city provided records seven years ago to the district attorney and that the DA declined to pursue criminal charges. "The case was dismissed," the mayor said, and added: "I think it's inappropriate" for the…
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