CHENANGO COUNTY – The corruption case against one of Chenango County's longest serving town supervisors, Dennis Brown, is proceeding slowly as prosecutors and defense attorneys argue over a possible plea deal and the paying back of $123,000 in allegedly stolen public funds.

Former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown's term ended last year and he did not seek reelection. According to information provided by the Chenango County Board of supervisors, Brown was one of the longest serving members of the board, holding a seat for the last 35 years. He was granted retirement and healthcare benefits from the state and county that would be entitled to any long-term serving public servant when he stepped down, confirmed county officials Tuesday.

It has been about 11 months since Brown was arrested and few new developments have taken place in court. Brown has pleaded not guilty. Calls to his defense attorney Scott J. Clippinger for comment were not returned for this story.

“This is something that took place over a number of years. There is a lot to go through and we're trying to work toward a resolution to include taxpayer reimbursement and justice being served,” said Cortland Assistant District Attorney Victoria J. Monty. She said the case had recently been slowed by medical concerns, but she predicted that in the next month either a plea deal would be agreed too or charges would be filed and handed up for trial.