Report of the Select Committee Appointed by the Senate to Investigate Into the Management of the Canals of the State of New York, and the Official Conduct of Persons Now or Heretofore Connected Therewith; and the Conduct of Persons Comprising the Canal Contrating Board. Transmitted to The.

Report Of The Select Committee Appointed By The Senate To Investigate Into The Management Of The Canals Of The State Of New York, And The Official Conduct Of Persons Now Or Heretofore Connected Therewith; And The Conduct Of Persons Comprising The Canal Contrating Board. Unknown This 1867–1868 inquiry documents proceedings, testimony, and exhibits from hearings across upstate New York (Schenectady, Syracuse, Albany) examining alleged fraud and mismanagement in canal contracting, payments, and voucher practices tied to the Erie, Champlain, and Schoharie works. It presents widespread allegations of financial impropriety, including signing blank or incomplete vouchers, private payments, and inflated schedules for timber and materials, as well as disputes over damages and appraisals. The record names a wide array of officials, engineers, contractors, and witnesses asserting or contesting scope, costs, and accountability. Through detailed minutes, bids, assignments, and legislative references, the report debunks or questions procurement practices, bid rigging, and the influence of contracts on navigation and public finance. The document concludes with recommendations for reform and enhanced oversight to restore integrity in state canal management.