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Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… was issued May 10 by Nevada's Clark County District Court Judge Joe Hardy, Jr. The amended complaint , which DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … the guilty plea of Linda Miller, 57, of Englewood, New Jersey, over the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The … New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… entire amount stolen. MacVittie, 73, is scheduled to be sentenced to five years' probation on June 22 at 9:30 a.m. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… today announced the indictment of former Tremont Crotona Day Care Center Program Director Anna Mendez on one count of … defendant embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from a day care in the Bronx, using the proceeds of her crime for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… breakdown of tax levy data, download the Excel file here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… restored to good repair can quickly deteriorate. In 2007, 52 stations had all of their structural components in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… of City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2024, but staffing at the city Law Department (1,396), Fire Department (17,095), … of at least 50% of tracked services. For example, the Law Department saw the number of cases pending in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … lines in Troy at no direct cost to taxpayers,” said Troy City Council President Sue Steele . “Residents expect to … In response to a request from the Troy City Council New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… thorough investigation by my office found no evidence that the former Commissioner committed fraud in his public … forward to working with the Executive and Legislature to address the State Comptroller’s internal controls … conflicts related to vendors hired in relation to estates administered by the county; and possible theft of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… The CEF, authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to promote the use and development … 46% of its 2025 natural gas efficiency goals and 33% of electric efficiency goals. Distributed solar has achieved … new homes. Stepping up performance of programs to achieve electric efficiency and electrification of buildings is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: 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 … from both the police department and rescue squad in May 2025. After being placed on leave by the police department, … a desk appearance ticket for Nov. 20 at Hoosick Falls Town Court. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadAs 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 minority households and economically … was below the statewide average of minority mortgage lending; however, that rose by 15.4 percentage points in … report found that, while SONYMA has expanded its lending and launched new programs to boost lending to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… do more to ensure that employers follow the law and gives complaints the attention they rightfully deserve.” Automated … auditors found DCWP’s intake process was ineffective. Complaints submitted through NYC's 311 system were often … New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance (April 2025) New York City Office of Technology and Innovation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirOpinion 91-53
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … duties in their capacities as board members, the board may fix their salaries at an amount greater than other board … Town Law, §27(1) provides that the town board shall fix, from time to time, the salaries of all town officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… combined balance of approximately $500,000. Audit Summary We conducted an audit of the District’s financial management … opportunities for the Board’s review and consideration. We returned to the District in July 2024 to conduct an audit … one recommendation was not applicable for the period that we reviewed. 2 During the course of our audit follow-up, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations 3 . We determined 39 water outlets (including sinks and showers in bathrooms and a sink in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of its … chain in the US has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100 verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… the office has no way to ensure service providers are only receiving payment for appropriate expenses or if program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-provider