The city of Poughkeepsie is facing an $11 million deficit in its general fund brought on, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, by unrealistic budgeting by city officials—including overestimating revenues. DiNapoli, in a new audit, says Poughkeepsie’s debt burden has gone up 45 percent over the past five years as its financial condition deteriorates.
Comptroller DiNapoli Worried About Poughkeepsie's Debt
Karen DeWitt
