The Daily Freeman is reporting Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has selected a Columbia County resident to serve in a top position in his administration. Catherine Leahy (LAY-hee) Scott has been appointed Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General, a position she will hold in addition to her role as acting Welfare Inspector General and New York state Inspector General. Scott spent more than 13 years as Columbia County assistant district attorney, including eight as chief assistant district attorney. Scott is also a former Columbia County assistant public defender. She ran unsuccessfully for election as district attorney. Leahy Scott was appointed state inspector general in 2013. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.