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DiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has withdrawn its … with a market value of $63,597,359 as of the end of the State Fiscal Year March 31, 2013. "Safeway is sending a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oil

Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)

… acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive … policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, … GML. As a result, District officials did not always seek competition and: Issue RFPs for payments to seven of the 10 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29

As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers

… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for … communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-low

Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88

… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88

DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional

… its replacement of public and private lead water service lines without running afoul of the State Constitution’s … governments as they work to replace all lead service lines connected to residential services throughout New York … Carmella Mantello . “We have already replaced over 350 lines and have an ambitious plan to replace all lead pipes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation

… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnick

DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency

… alongside service performance in management reports to best evaluate goals and programming. Creating classifications …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparency

Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)

… to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for … financial activities. The Treasurer serves as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and … report must be prepared and forwarded to our office within 90 days. To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42

Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)

… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 39 water outlets not sampled for … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting

DiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad

… administrative leave from the police department in April 2025 as a result of the investigation. He was later … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations , 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squad

DiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing

… MTA has been able to reduce the number of the most serious station defects, but a lot more needs to be done to address declining station conditions. It is up to the MTA to prioritize its … is based on that survey. Of the nearly 15,500 subway station structural components, the 2017 Transit survey found …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growing

DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications

… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in … intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP is falling short in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-their

Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez

… innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since 2011, DiNapoli and the Attorney General and have … supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profit

DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap

… 2013-14 and 2.8 percent (19) in 2014-15. During this three year time frame, a total of 79 school districts exceeded the … have increased the tax levy by more than 2 percent last year and, of these, 62 could have increased the tax levy by 4 … actually being subject to a levy decrease from the prior year. Nuances in the complex cap calculations have also …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-cap

Report of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81) 90-day response

To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81-response.pdf

The Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012

On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdf

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1533

… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2017 maximum salary limit for members of TIAA (Plan Type 7Z) in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar … To notify agencies of the 2017 maximum salary limit for members of TIAA Plan Type …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1533-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirement

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1451

… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2016 maximum salary limit for … T6SNYB and T7SNYB. OSC Actions OSC has updated PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2016. Questions … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1451-maximum-salary-limit-tiaa-cref-retirement-tiers-1-through-5-plan-type