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DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… P. DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed … do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common … long-term value,” DiNapoli said. “Palm oil is in many of the products we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 … number of IDA-sponsored projects in 2013 were on Long Island (851); Regional data shows IDAs in the Mid-Hudson valley ($180.3 million), Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage … they will be held accountable for their actions.” “The arrests today were the culmination of a collaborative … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … and Borough Park in Brooklyn. District Attorney Brown said, "The betrayal of the public trust by this … in partnership with Queens County District Attorney Brown, this offender has been brought to justice and millions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has … levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the line on … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. Zielinski was also ordered to pay $115,000 in restitution. Zielinski’s partner in the scheme, Amber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to assess the quality of those services for the periods both prior to and … and to assess and measure whether NYCSSS is delivering the quality of services for which it was contracted. DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… The audit covered the period from July 2013 through August 2021. About the Program NYCIDA was created by the New … to review NYCIDA’s financial feasibility analyses. For 15 of the 17 projects, either NYCIDA did not do an analysis … judgmental sample of 28 projects with recapture payments, 15 had multiple recapture or repayment calculation errors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… State aid remained the second largest source of local government revenue in LFY 2021. School districts were the … for other types of local governments – for social service programs in counties, to support highways (mostly in cities … who received the first of two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal aid lump sum payments in the summer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… the audit report Chenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162), … that District officials did not adequately manage network user accounts or develop and adopt an IT contingency … the audit report Chenango Valley Central School District Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA’s) … our recommendations in the audit report City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval … established in 1974 for the benefit of the City of Poughkeepsie (City) and its inhabitants. The IDA is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will … will remain at 23.5 percent of payroll. Employer rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … Employer contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New … for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but the decline in paid ridership since the … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of … redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found this “unwinding” may not meet projections in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed; and whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6-response.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison (2023-S-28) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that addressed customer needs. We also determined whether LIRR addressed passenger concerns in General Order #202 effective September 5, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s28-response.pdf