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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… and a lack of transparency. I strongly urge Hempstead’s administrators and school board members to act immediately … superintendent and set her pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement should have equated to $2,307 per pay … base salary increased to $210,000 per year, which is equal to 26 biweekly payments of about $8,077. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… acknowledge the professionalism of Comptroller DiNapoli’s team. It is largely through their efforts that we are able to … responders are some of the best around. We need to look at this as an opportunity to form a renewed bond with the … fire district. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of … to succeed." About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, … City’s financial outlook. The city faces the possible loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding and cuts to … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY 2017 the largest since FY 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… is appropriately applying the administrative costs in determining mainstream managed care premium rates. Our … The Department issues MMCOR instructions to guide MCOs on how to report administrative expenses. Of the $17.8 billion … to assess certain costs of such actuarial services against all MCOs. Key Findings The Department overpaid MCOs more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… average. The North Country (4.5 percent), Southern Tier (4.5 percent), Central New York (4.4 percent), Mohawk … Finger Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate … tax revenue growth was uneven across the state, increasing 1.7 percent overall in the first six months of 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, … which revealed that Rose kept her deceased mother's bank account open in order to collect her mother's pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from Brooklynites and using a stolen identity to further his scheme. Galker is … Thomas P DiNapoli Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education … cosmetology, culinary, and vehicle maintenance. High school students involved in CTE are more engaged and graduate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. …
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 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax … October 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $809 million, an increase of 2.6%, or $20.7 million. County and … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… a 10-year maturity with a coupon of 5.96%, which equals a spread of +138 basis points versus the 10-Year Treasury at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report … than originally projected, and $19 million higher than the latest estimates. “This year’s budget assumed relatively … up 2 percent from last year and $21.8 million above the latest projections; All Funds receipts totaled $131.6 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… inevitable and is already underway. Governments around the world and industries and investors will continue to address … ways. As trustee of New York state’s $192 billion pension fund, I will continue to seek out sustainable … than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has a diversified …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Trillium Asset Management today announced that they have … to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… the Thruway used two collection agencies. When the first vendor’s contract expired Sept. 15, 2020, it returned the … last contract had expired. Thruway officials said the new vendor needed time to reprogram its system to incorporate … payment through its in-house customer service employees. Registration Suspension Program The Thruway can ask the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service David Peirez is stepping down as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… the Oneonta Police Department and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General … our local, state, law enforcement and administrative partners, especially Paul White of Viapath Technologies, for … who are believed to have exploited federally funded health care programs for their own greed,” said Naomi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is unable to complete a course satisfactorily, the student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit … districts are not required to provide CRPs. Key Findings All eight districts, with minimal exception, provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in … he has approved a $47 million contract with Limnes Corp of Whitestone NY to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-place