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Opinion 94-12
… maintain and operate, with the lessee's own funds, a building on the vacant land, subject to applicable zoning, building code or other similar requirements. This is in reply … at its own expense, to construct, maintain and operate a building on the property. Town Law, §176(14) authorizes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… that DiNapoli fought for when he became State Comptroller to provide the public with a clear, independent assessment of how the Fund is being managed and where improvements could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… released the following statement today in advance of Amazon’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 9:00 … have urged shareholders to support a resolution calling on Amazon to conduct an independent racial equity audit of its … discrimination, one year after the murder of George Floyd, Amazon continues to find itself accused of practices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13
… that encounter difficulty in processing vouchers should contact the SFS Help Desk for assistance: phone 518-457-7737 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsOpinion 98-20
… -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN … An otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… (Fund) long-term investments. The agreements are part of DiNapoli’s broader strategy to protect and grow the Fund’s … corporate efforts to meet the challenges of climate change. “Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to our … reports describing their short- and long-term plans for handling Environmental, Social and Governance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureSchoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… one at the District performed a cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) or meals-per-labor-hour analyses (MPLH). District … bid. Key Recommendations Periodically complete cost-per-ME and MPLH analyses. Ensure the District obtains the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… unanimously in both the State Senate and Assembly: “I am very disappointed the Governor vetoed our bill requiring … bypass routine oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions about … sponsors, Senator Cooney and Assemblywoman Solages, to keep pushing for it and keep taxpayers informed about where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationCity of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… June 30, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … provide justification when seeking competition will not be in the best interest of taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… "The state has to close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending … The state has to close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… State auditors examining New York City Police Department (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that … cannot be tolerated,” DiNapoli said. “We need to make sure police departments across the state are reporting these … mechanisms will we be able to stamp out bias crimes.” Police Commissioner William J. Bratton said, “New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… $6.4 million contract with National Grid to relocate gas lines for the Kosciuszko Bridge project. $7.8 million … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his office reviewed over 2000 contracts valued at $21 billion and approved nearly 12 million payments worth nearly $89 billion in November
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-november-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… $1 million revenue contract with the New York City Football Club for use of the campus as a training facility in exchange … during a civil service exam in March 2014. Executive Chamber $3,600 to Genova Burns Giantomasi Webster LLC for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition - 2021M-208
Determine whether Hancock Central School District (District) officials established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hancock-2021-208.pdfMiddlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… “ A Ticking Clock for Job Benefits ,” was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to … and other post employment benefits (OPEB). * * * New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits … New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are understaffed with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has reached an agreement with the Molson Coors Beverage Co one of the worlds largest brewers to comprehensively disclose its political spending New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the Fund announced today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spending