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Opinion 92-38
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE CHIEF -- Powers and Duties (continuation of service until new chief appointed) -- Vacancy (procedure for filling in … -- Powers and Duties (approval of nomination for fire chief); (appointment of fire chief) VILLAGE LAW, §10-1012: If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District , King Center Charter School , New Hyde Park-Garden City Park … ending April 30, 2017 through the end of the audit period. King Center Charter School – Information Technology (Erie … School District BerneKnoxWesterlo Central School District King Center Charter School New Hyde ParkGarden City Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… on taxpayers, lacks transparency and may limit flexibility in providing important services and programs. My debt reform … limit on debt outstanding will shrink to only $58 million in SFY 2020-21. The act added restrictions to provisions in the state constitution that prohibit the state from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… cash-flow deficiency will grow to nearly $4.6 million by Dec. 31. Cash shortfalls occur when bills must be paid before … audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012 included account balances that were materially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec 31 2013 was 514 percent increasing the Funds value to an estimated $1732 billion according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues. … and discrimination and hold these employers accountable for their efforts.” Companies — and their shareholders — … on improving DEI in their workplaces. The proposals ask for a public accounting of the companies’ employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesOpinion 89-63
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of … municipal housing authority is exempt from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court a County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in … problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. “Despite our best efforts, there … even squalid – shelters that pose a real danger to the health and safety of families and individuals that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I … online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s … of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. … isn’t the case. HPD needs do a better job of ensuring that apartments are occupied by qualified residents and protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… those next in line are not passed over and that available apartments don’t sit vacant.” The NYC HPD is the largest … on senior housing, including the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program (SARA), the federal Section 202 Supportive … — Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly in Brooklyn. Vacant Apartments At HANAC in Corona, Queens, auditors found six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… area. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Act or ADA) was signed into law to provide people with disabilities … PANYNJ is in compliance with selected aspects of the ADA and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that we reviewed within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets … a green hydrogen project; Chemical maker Albemarle Corp. has committed to adopting GHG targets; Water treatment … GHG and clean energy targets; and Commercial property owner Realty Income Corp. has agreed to commit to adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… but four years later, many schools remain unsure of what to do and make serious errors in reporting incidents of … Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … in ending bullying in schools." “No matter who you are, what you look like or where you come from, we all deserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). The adjusted rates will … in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS for both of its systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… than expected tax revenues to reduce out-year budget gaps and to replenish reserves, according to a review of New York … continues to grapple with ongoing structural deficits and labor contracts that have remained unsettled for far too long,” DiNapoli said. “The final cost and structure of these agreements may not be known for some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth … today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyorkcom an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… is evaluating 28 publicly traded integrated oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … transition to the emerging net zero economy. “Oil and gas companies face significant and complex economic, … challenges in the years to come,” DiNapoli said. “These companies need to be ready for the transition to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… for their hard work in putting an end to this dishonest act. Mr. Morabito knowingly defrauded, and preyed on the … of property and was sentenced to a conditional discharge and paid back full restitution of $18,772. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, was arrested today for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-department