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eBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include … DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when it came to … and can benefit companies’ bottom lines,” DiNapoli said. “We see far too many corporate boards and workplaces, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… made to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and collectively … interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers are treated fairly.” All of the proposals … a sound, sustainable and profitable long-term strategy. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue source, particularly for many cities. Also called revenue … what changes are needed to improve this critical funding source.” Since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2012, AIM funding was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… accounts and limit access rights and permissions based on a user’s job responsibilities and to properly segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … based on their enrollment end dates, through May 31, 2024. Renewal notices include the deadline for enrollees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same … when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales were surging,” DiNapoli said. “With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … promote inclusivity and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and … tracking complaints related to accessibility, which makes it difficult to determine if they were adequately addressed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… $50 million commitment provided the anchor investment in the New York Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Fund … Lane. The SBIC Fund II has approximately $150 million in total committed capital to support small businesses … make its first investments. The SBIC Fund II was launched in 2022 and is built upon the success of Hamilton Lane’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a result of the company’s commitments, the New … practices that destroy the environment and foster climate change can not only harm the public, but can damage … linked to deforestation and the promotion of climate change risks damage to its operations and reputation. ADM is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… (22%) offered BE programs for all entitled students (Geneva, Mineola); Five districts (56%) had BE programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. … sources by 2025. Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), a utility company that is one of the largest GHG emitters in the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today … care,” DiNapoli said. “Regular and routine inspections of these facilities, and correcting problems, ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsOpinion 90-54
… other person. We have been asked to discuss the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable … (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) which provide for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) (see ERISA, … in the case of a plan to which section 411 relating to minimum vesting standards also applies without regard to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 99-9
… of any municipality (General Municipal Law, §77-b[1][c]). We have previously concluded that, pursuant to section 77-b, … whether CLE credit is obtained. Under those circumstances, we believe a municipality may pay the attorney's expenses … if authorized under the city's charter. If the charter does not presently authorize the payment (compare, e.g., Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2017
… state agencies and certain state public authorities and audits all state payments. This independent review ensures … get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure payments are free from fraud, waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2017Opinion 91-24
… and the manner in which the outside users may be charged for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk … or village or with one or more corporations or individuals for the joint disposal of sewage, and the expense of such … of a county sewer district, is authorized to contract "... for the collection, conveyance, treatment or disposal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24