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DiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… the SK Inc. contract to ensure that payments are made only for necessary services that are actually rendered, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… New York State Common Retirement Fund"™s (Fund) investment in Canandaigua-based ClearMomentum has generated a $450,000 … of companies across the state that the Fund invests in through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program. Since its … The New York State Common Retirement Fund™s Fund investment in Canandaiguabased ClearMomentum has generated a $450000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Conditions list. New York residency is required and only one account per individual is permitted. The program was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, … Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints from nurses about working overtime to keep … 2015 and May 23, 2017, DOL closed 186 cases regarding 540 complaints. Auditors found DOL lacked effective policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a … FIA Card, which were used to buy a truck, lawnmower and camper, and a payment to Akron Mobile Home Park. "Mr. Lobur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report released today by … For every dollar New York sends to Washington DC it receives about 91 cents back in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, of certain sex offenders. The Act applies to offenders who have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… several companies to set targets for lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, use more renewable energy, increase … pressure on the company to take action. Three oil and gas companies — Concho Resources, Inc. (CXO), Range Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad policy and relegates the United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… from 2005 to 2023. Of the remaining 202 projects, only 30% were completed, and on average it takes 5 years for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … proposal they filed at eBay Inc after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… the contract, OASAS reimburses PROMESA for the net costs it incurs to provide the services for each contracted … Portions of these costs, in turn, are then allocated again – and in the case of PROMESA among at least 10 … management and oversight of programs. However, officials do not expect wholesale changes to begin for several years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… of their plea agreement, they will pay full restitution. Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, of … checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid his father’s death and forged his deceased … secured felony convictions against Stephen B. Tuomey and Kelly Tuomey involving the theft of state pension funds,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of … documentation to show critical problems were corrected. “Adult care facilities across the state have a responsibility … then vulnerable residents could be left at risk.” Adult care facilities are primarily home to the elderly who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… benefits (OPEB). DiNapoli estimates the unfunded OPEB liability of New York state to be $68.2 billion and an … fiscal year (SFY) 2013-14, the state’s total unfunded OPEB liability is estimated at $54.3 billion for state agencies … which is half of what is needed to fully fund the OPEB liability. Costs for retiree health insurance are expected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 through October 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $41 million. … documentation to show justification and authorization for the 48 grade changes made by guidance counselors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… report notes that the performance of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on … as the LIRR itself. By 2016, the average distance that subway trains travel before breaking down had fallen by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. … age. In addition to the new investment options, program fees were reduced in September. The total asset-based fee for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… to ensure that New York's repair shops are legitimately registered and working harder to investigate and resolve … 266 potential automotive business locations that were not registered with DMV. Visits to 65 of these locations found … Environmental Conservation (DEC), but are potentially not registered. DMV officials stated they plan to meet with DEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shops