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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 in inappropriate or questionable staff payments and … excluding the public from board deliberations. “Actions in the Hempstead school district demonstrate a neglect of … to act immediately and address the issues contained in this report.” DiNapoli’s office found a number of payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… an additional $7.2 million in tolls last year based on the number of license plate images that were rejected for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
… what level of fund balance is needed or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. The … written fund balance policy and a plan to use surplus funds. THLDC officials disagreed with certain aspects of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balanceDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for … the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent of payroll. "After three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… were employed by corporations that were awarded contracts for the District’s capital project. They both worked on the … conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for consulting with legal counsel when appropriate, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Town of McDonough – Financial Operations (2017M-120)
… 23, 2017. Background The Town of McDonough is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 890. … officials did not always ensure that purchases were at the best prices and disbursements were for proper Town purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/15/town-mcdonough-financial-operations-2017m-120Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the … for the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to audit and approve competitive procurements, where adequate … of those types of quick contracts to OSC for approval. In addition, Section 6.B - Quick Contracting–Construction of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… employees by gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability and veteran status. Currently, these … to consider diversity inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression and sexual … Fund’s scrutiny of board diversity, including diversity of age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Statements on Proposed Settlement of Boeing Lawsuit
… an ombudsman program that will provide a channel for Boeing employees to raise work-related concerns, and … of its aircraft and to hold the directors accountable for their failure to uphold their fiduciary duties. We are … administers retirement benefits and invests pension assets for firefighters and police officers throughout the State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-statements-proposedDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), adopt new … best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… For employees who have coverage available under a spouse’s plan or another secondary source, offer them the option of … of the State Comptroller: Cost-Containment Strategies for New York State’s Local Governments Research Brief [pdf] Personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… value. Exxon's decision demonstrates that investors have the power to hold corporations accountable and to compel … will affect its position in the marketplace. Investors have a right to know how the company might be affected by, … regulations and restrictions. DiNapoli and the Fund have filed the proposal at several other corporations and it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Wait Times Getting Worse Transit sets targets for the number of minutes between trains in an effort to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State of tangible personal property or taxable services in excess of $300,000 during the immediately preceding four … sales tax quarters. The contractor must also certify in writing to the procuring agency that the requisite … address an emergency situation (an "emergency" within the meaning of State Finance Law Article XI, or to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… and pay by gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability, and veteran status. The proposal at Meritage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that commended the Fund for its strong … future consequences. “Since taking office, I have sought to establish our state’s pension fund as a leader in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities … was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during … goals, best practices, and reporting of adverse events in office-based surgery. The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… million toward the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a component of the latest coronavirus relief package. … redirects a large portion of the existing available loan program funds to address the immediate crisis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionScience Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board … of leasing versus purchasing buildings to ensure the best interests of SANY are met. The Board should explore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildings