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DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal … be taken to address this threat.” DiNapoli’s letter to the US DOT and FRA is here: … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli in a letter released today called on the US Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… Precision Superfund site in Hopewell Junction. $1.7 million for six water quality grants, including $500,000 to … service desk and break/fix service. Department of State $7.5 million for community service block grants, including … complex. $2.6 million to the Buffalo Bills Inc. for game day operations and working capital. $750,000 to 43North, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016Opinion 90-1
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of commercial hazardous waste facility assessments); … a town imposes an assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste facility, the proceeds must be … the imposition of an assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste facility must be applied to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 88-48
… certain public authorities); (solicitation of competition for) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding Requirements … no statutory or common law competitive bidding requirement for purchases of equipment by the Western Finger Lakes Solid … the Authority and that the Authority has a rational basis for choosing a vendor, it is generally advisable for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues. … and discrimination and hold these employers accountable for their efforts.” Companies — and their shareholders — … on improving DEI in their workplaces. The proposals ask for a public accounting of the companies’ employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Office of the Attorney General $5.5 million with B/A Investors LLC for office space in Albany County. $1.2 … Authority $31.8 million with J. D'Annunzio & Sons Inc. for bridge replacement on North Avenue over I-95 in Westchester … with Gianfia Corp. for improvements and construction of a pedestrian bridge at the I-87 and I-287 interchange in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberOpinion 88-60
… ( Williams v Gallatin , 229 NY 248; Rivet v Burdick , 255 App Div 131, 6 NYS2d 79; People v Ribinovich , 171 Misc 569, 13 NYS2d 135; Gushee v City of New York , 42 App Div 37, 58 NYS 967; 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 159; 15 Opns … terms which are fair and reasonable ( Blank v Browne , 217 App Div 624, 216 NYS 664). This Office has advised that, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 88-18
… entitled to payment of mortgage tax moneys the first day of June following the first day of January next succeeding the date of incorporation. 23 … power to perform their necessary duties. b. from the first day of January next succeeding the date of incorporation: (1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Comptroller approved 1,326 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.4 billion and approved more than 2.5 million payments worth nearly $15.6 billion. The office rejected 123 contracts and related transactions valued at $276.8 million and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor management by the Office of Temporary … dire situation. “There are billions in federal aid to help renters who fell behind on payments in the pandemic, but this … sure that we don’t lose these critical funds, and that the renters most in need of help don’t get left behind.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,325 contracts for state … to provide classrooms at Southport Correctional Facility in Chemung County. $14.5 million with Jersen Construction … In May the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1325 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
Wall Streets run of prosperity extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 billion in pretax earnings beating 2020s outsized first half profits of $276 billion even as job losses accelerated in New York Citys securities industry according to State Comptroller DiNapolis annual report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 hours, but the city’s Department of Housing Preservation … from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of adequate heat … made in FY 2018 and 533 complaints made in FY 2019. For 24 of the 25 buildings, the complaints were incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… and to help offset the decline in Wall Street-related tax revenues.” Securities industry performance is … industry was responsible for $5.4 billion in city tax revenue in its fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 (City … Although the financial services sector has led the return to the office, many firms are still partly working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were not implemented. Town of Hurley – Transfer Station Collections (Ulster County) Auditors determined that transfer station collections were remitted on time. However, they were … of municipal waste collected, as recorded by the transfer station, was 238 tons less than the amount transported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an investment strategy that will raise the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) commitment to … the opportunity to extend our strategic partnership with New York state by developing this customized method for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… General Services (OGS) have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies … how to participate effectively in the State’s procurement process. Key Findings To compete for the purchase of medical … pandemic, the State took steps to expedite its procurement process, out of alignment with OGS Procurement Services’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileAbout the Academy
… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and strategic program that builds on his commitment to offer … the Trainers Executive Staff Ben Schwartz Ben Schwartz is the Chief of Policy and Research for the Division of Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academy