NEWFIELD, N.Y. (WHCU) — The Newfield Central School District is again listed in a state comptroller report as a district in fiscal distress.

Superintendent Eric Hartz tells WHCU there are signs of optimism.

How does the state Comptroller’s office put together their list? Hartz says there are a lot of factors considered in Albany.

The district has also improved their reserves.

FULL INTERVIEW: Newfield CSD Superintendent Eric Hartz on Ithaca’s Morning News