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DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on … (DEI) issues. “We encourage the Fund’s portfolio companies to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their businesses not just because it is the right thing to do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… (TBTA) has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize unbillable toll … collect unpaid tolls and E-ZPass violation administrative fees and other amounts due.” Key Findings We found that TBTA … Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees ( 2016-S-64 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… standards that are reasonable and consider the demand for service and other factors. We also sought to determine … departure time. This data is used by Transit and MTA Bus for multiple purposes and is a factor in calculating WA. … a “system” statistic, covering both Transit and MTA Bus, for weekdays only. The MDBSI measures the average distance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsOpinion 89-65
… may engage the services of the town attorney's law firm to provide additional legal services to the town. Initially, we note that Town Law, §20(2)(a) … the office of town attorney "may employ counsel to the town attorney in respect to any particular subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… for enforcing the 2010 New York State Rechargeable Battery Law that requires manufacturers and retailers recycle … (C2R), a non-profit program funded by the rechargeable battery and portable electronics industry, under a plan … to the DEC, an annual report on the recycling efforts that battery manufacturers are required to provide under the law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits may be … ends. Retirement benefits could be affected in any of the following ways: An ex-spouse may be entitled to a portion of the pension; A member may be required to name their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman … of Public Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas Capuano to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing … for the profit of city employees," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "These defendants conspired with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Thomas Capuano, the former Commissioner of the Department of … this type of official misconduct will not be tolerated.” Thomas Capuano was the Commissioner of the Rensselaer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli Releases Report on Pre-Pandemic Migration Trends
… An analysis of state personal income tax (PIT) filers from 2015 through 2019 reveals New York state resident … at a slower rate than nonresident filers, 3.1% compared to 13.6%, resulting, in part, from the greater number of part-year filers moving out of the … An analysis of state personal income tax PIT filers from 2015 through 2019 reveals New York state resident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-report-pre-pandemic-migration-trendsDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… New York state's technology sector is the third largest and … more than 80 percent of these job gains were located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio … digital health clinic for women based in Manhattan. "New York City has become one of the most important tech hubs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … The district did not have any written procedures outlining how user access rights should be established or modified. In addition, the purchasing agent has access to parts of the district’s financial software program that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… multiyear capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs and identify … considered the impact they will have on Town operations or how they will fund these needs. As of July 17, 2024, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… July 1, 2015 through January 9, 2017. Background The Goshen Central School District is located in the Village of Goshen, Orange County, and serves students who reside in the Village of Goshen and the Towns of Goshen, Chester, Hamptonburgh, … Goshen Central School District Financial Condition 2017M46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… billion by local authorities in the latest reported fiscal year. The PARIS data also showed state public authority debt … 28 percent of All Governmental Funds spending in SFY 2015-16; State and local public authorities reported more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityChittenango Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-294)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities … fund. The Board and District official have not established a formal plan defining how and when the majority of the reserves will be utilized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/chittenango-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-294Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2016M-337)
… of consecutive estimated readings before an actual water meter reading was done or address how water accounts should … a monthly basis. Develop policies or procedures for water meter readings including an acceptable number of estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-monticello-board-oversight-2016m-337Town of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management activities for the … The Town of Wales is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 3,000. The Town is governed by … rationale used to determine the appropriate funding level, how each reserve will be funded and when the balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Central Valley School District , Cornwall Central School District , Cuba-Rushford Central … that improper disbursements or payment errors could occur. Cornwall Central School District – Financial Condition … completed audits of the Central Valley School District Cornwall CSD CubaRushford CSD DeRuyter CSD Margaretville CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsVI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… Only DOB can authorize segregating budget amounts to the reserve. The sum of the available and any reserve … enacted in 2014-15 and prior will be converted into a reserve segregation. Appropriations enacted in the 2015-16 … are many state statutes that govern appropriations and how or when state funds are spent. State Finance Law (SFL) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslawsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… which is an incompatibility of office and duties. As a result, checks and balances over the powers and duties of … County) The justices did not always ensure money due to the court was collected, deposited, recorded and reported … improve budgeting practices and be more transparent with how it budgets for the general and highway funds. The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits