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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: “Public safety, affordability, and … spending on the migrant crisis, growing housing costs and federal pandemic aid coming to an end. “The city needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… adoption of the Climate Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant victory for investors who are committed to mitigating the real … sustainable opportunities for the Fund’s investments. As part of his comprehensive Climate Action Plan to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller … announced today. DiNapoli’s political spending proposal at Twitter also received a majority of support from shareholders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… emissions (GHG), adopt new energy efficiency measures and increase their use of renewable energy, New York State … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of … gas emissions GHG adopt new energy efficiency measures and increase their use of renewable energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… Companies, Inc. (co-filing with the Comptroller of the City of New York) to voluntarily disclose their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic … State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay … government takes significant action, federal UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and beyond, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… New York’s Clean Energy Fund (CEF), established in 2016 to help New … generating energy savings and other clean energy benefits. NY-Sun which works to increase solar power capacity. NY Green Bank which finances clean energy projects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… these future benefits for present day employees. Under my proposal, public employers could set aside money in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… companies in the United States, has agreed to produce a climate change risk assessment that includes an analysis of … change, and the fight to combat it, pose significant risks for the energy sector's long-term value, but forward-thinking … and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has a diversified portfolio of public and private equities, fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… of clothing lines such as The North Face and Timberland Simon Property Group Inc. , the largest shopping mall … said DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund. “I commend VF, Simon Property Group and Brown-Forman for taking this step … have been filed with: VF Corp. – Withdrawn with agreement Simon Property Group, Inc. – Withdrawn with agreement The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Towers Mitchell-Lama housing development were being rented in a timely manner. Our audit focused on the period January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2017. … Background The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. The audit covered the period from September … members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate … United will not pay for certain procedure codes billed in combination with other procedure codes unless the provider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 12 recommendations made in our initial audit report, … The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically … January 1991, New York has been able to recover a portion of the Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-care-followOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… to the lesser of the amount charged to State residents or actual tuition charged. As of January 23, 2018, HESC had paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… due the Department because Express Scripts did not credit rebates to the Department within 150 days as required; … did not pass on to the Department. United agreed to credit $670,470 of the $694,227 due the Department ($23,757 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption. Assemble a Team … as well as those with appropriate technical knowledge of the organization’s IT systems and electronic data. It may … the plan will be periodically tested. The plan should also address how employees will communicate, where they will go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… building, as required. One officer turned off the light, sat in a reclined position, and remained motionless for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Veteran-Owned Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014 to encourage and support eligible … efforts to meet the State’s 6 percent participation goal. Key Findings We found the Division addressed the problems we … implemented both of the prior audit’s recommendations. Key Recommendations None Other Related Audit/Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, except for certain matters, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are … totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … by approximately $460,000. The City continues to rely on fund balance for recurring expenditures. Revenue estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15