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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Files Suit Against Wynn Resorts' Board of Directors
… and officers were duty-bound to protect employees and the company, yet they failed to confront allegations of predatory … said. "We are asking the court to hold accountable the company officers and directors who allowed this behavior to … employees and the company's shareholders." A derivative lawsuit allows shareholders to take legal action on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-files-suit-against-wynn-resorts-board-directorsFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… On the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. … filing of eight shareholder proposals requesting companies to comprehensively disclose their political spending. The Comptroller has filed … On the oneyear anniversary of the January 6 attack on the US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… home improvement superstore Lowe's announced Monday that it was making significant progress towards reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the energy efficiency of its stores … The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) and Boston Common Asset Management had communicated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… their boards. In situations where a company has just one woman on its board, the Fund will vote against members of the … boards and more than 700 companies that have just one woman on their board. Research has demonstrated that having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… withdrew its shareholder resolution with the Ohio-based electric utility. “Many publicly traded companies use … spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a positive step for a company that has run into significant troubles with its … benefits of political donations outweigh the risks.” The company agreed to the Fund’s request to post semi-annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… held various leadership positions at Loop Capital Markets, Topeka Capital Markets and Citi Institutional Client Group. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli, CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost and NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Raise Alarm on Reports of Proposed SpaceX IPO Governance
… governance structure within SpaceX’s confidential draft registration statement. While the registration statement has not yet been made publicly … Musk’s affiliated entities . The investors requested a meeting with SpaceX management to discuss these reforms. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calpers-ceo-marcie-frost-and-nyc-comptroller-mark-levine-raiseDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The late … late contracting remains as serious a problem for NFPs today as when the Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991. … providers NFPs in 2014 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… responsibility is through the review of contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures … have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s oversight … reviews agency requests to contract with vendors without advertising the procurement opportunity, which would result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsOpinion 99-14
… this transaction is more appropriately characterized as a sale by the town of unneeded personal property, or as a … p 84; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-78, p 124). The method of sale chosen is within the sound discretion of the governing … board should take appropriate measures to ensure that the sale price is upon the best or most beneficial terms. 2 It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… buildings acquired during our audit period rather than leasing them. Key Recommendations Perform and document a thorough cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing buildings to ensure the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… risks, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), workforce management, and ensuring a robust governance framework to … DEI, workforce management, governance, board diversity, executive compensation, and political spending disclosure. … voting on all director nominees, advisory votes on executive compensation, and votes on shareholder proposals at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… Authority (MTA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), allocating these appropriations through percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsU-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… rates set by the federal General Services Administration (GSA). Of $39,700 in lodging transactions for 10 overnight … for meals and hotels are no greater than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Fishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $610,540. Key Findings The District’s … policy does not require the use of competitive bidding for any purchases. District officials did not always comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… or have assurance that officials obtained services at the best cost. Officials added another project phase totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… check, electronic payment (ACH) or with the PCard. It is a best practice for agencies to use POs for all planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… markets during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the … expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value reflects $10.9 billion in benefits paid out during the … years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionTown of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… vendors and the reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56