As the organization received substantial funding from the City of New York at that time, the legality of the transfer went under criminal investigation by NY State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer The city suspended further funding of the agency, and Boys and Girls Clubs of America revoked the group's right to use their name, likeness or logo. At the time the funds were alleged to have been transferred, Evan Montvel Cohen, former chairman of the now-defunct Progress Media, was also Director of Development for Gloria Wise.