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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad … address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s $192 billion pension fund, I will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include … DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when it came to … and can benefit companies’ bottom lines,” DiNapoli said. “We see far too many corporate boards and workplaces, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that in response to a Common Retirement Fund shareholder resolution, Akorn … new policy in a letter to DiNapoli’s office. As a result of Akorn’s actions the Fund will withdraw its shareholder … annual meeting this spring. The Fund holds 302,684 shares of Akorn with an estimated value of $14.5 million. “Botched …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… made to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and collectively … interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers are treated fairly.” All of the proposals … a sound, sustainable and profitable long-term strategy. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. … for committed funds and determining whether vouchers had been paid. Made 25 unauthorized electronic disbursements and … and city council agreed with the audit’s findings and said they would work with the new city comptroller to undertake a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … based on their relative high carbon emissions and all have agreed to DiNapoli’s request that they set targets for … seeking GHG emissions reductions from corporations have resulted in agreements with numerous companies over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue source, particularly for many cities. Also called revenue … what changes are needed to improve this critical funding source.” Since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2012, AIM funding was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… resigned as the Almond town clerk in Allegany County in Spring of 2021. “This plea was accomplished based on the … effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… accounts and limit access rights and permissions based on a user’s job responsibilities and to properly segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… during the pandemic provided critical financial support to New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H), but reliable … forward, however, the system needs help from all levels of government to stay solvent and prepare for future … more preventable hospitalizations and lower rates of health care coverage are more likely in low-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released the following statement on New York City’s property tax assessments: “The release of New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as employment declined by 66 … with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand audiences. A joint partnership better facilitates the flow of federal relief and healthcare supplies to individuals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … based on their enrollment end dates, through May 31, 2024. Renewal notices include the deadline for enrollees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same … when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales were surging,” DiNapoli said. “With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-payments