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DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing … tool that allows candidates and elected officials to make decisions without undue influence from large campaign … next state election. … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … that OITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key division systems. In a follow-up, auditors … improvements are still needed. Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY): Monitoring of Prevailing Wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… operating without the contracts they are required to have with their campuses while overseeing and managing billions in … by SUNY in at least 10 years. "We found numerous problems with SUNY's oversight of its campus foundations. SUNY does … State-operated campuses are authorized to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data made available for the first time earlier this year. Nonprofit groups in New … and the economy.” "We commend Comptroller DiNapoli for calling attention to the important role that the … Island, applauds State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, for undertaking this report on the positive economic power of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… established the Business Services Center within OGS as a centralized office for processing human resources and … Part C cost-sharing liabilities were improperly paid. In a follow-up report, auditors found DOH officials made … in the initial audit report; however, further action is needed. State Education Department: HTA of New York Inc., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… city of Rensselaer Department of Public Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas Capuano to divert $46,000 from … the cash from scrap metals acquired as part of their jobs with the city. Foust pled guilty to Fourth Degree Grand … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "These defendants conspired with their supervisor to steal scrap metal from the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “These investments will position the Fund well for the … Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the Fund announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… which matches small dollar contributions with public funds. A similar campaign finance program is already being … state senator or state assemblymember to access matching funds based on those individual, small-dollar donations from … and proceeds from a tax check-off, contributions, and unclaimed funds. We hope this nonpartisan program will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… and collective bargaining rights. The proposals were filed with Walmart Inc., CVS Pharmacy Inc., Netflix Inc., DoorDash … are treated fairly.” All of the proposals were co-filed with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, on behalf of the New York City Retirement Systems, with the exception of Gannett. “Respecting workers’ rights to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that five villages were designated in fiscal stress under his Fiscal Stress Monitoring System FSMS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTAs East Side Access project which will bring Long Island Rail Road LIRR service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time is expected to cost nearly $9 billion when finished in 2019 more than twice the MTAs initial cost estimate and a decade
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and … 2016 the state created the Pollinator Protection Plan. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… without adequate public scrutiny,” said DiNapoli. “My office issues this periodic report on public authorities … a light on their finances and operations. However, as my audits have shown, New York’s public authorities must do … Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS), an online data entry and collection system. They use PARIS to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… across the state,” DiNapoli said. “NYRA needs to come up with a plan to make money on racing operations, especially as … develop a business plan that aligns its operating expenses with its actual net revenues. NYRA officials generally disagreed with the findings of today’s audit and defended the practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli's audit of New York League for Early Learning … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… composition that more closely resembles pre-pandemic norms with city funds making up 72.1% of total revenues, the … in tax collections has led the city to raise projections with an estimated $3 billion surplus to carry into FY 2024 to … updated to reflect recent collective bargaining agreements with District Council 37 and the Policeman’s Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… increase in the payroll mobility tax will provide the MTA with $1.1 billion annually. Because the state is providing … how debt is contributing to its budget deficits. However, with ridership continuing to lag pre-pandemic levels, and with an ambitious 2020-2024 capital program still facing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… recovered. “New York’s Medicaid system is vast and complex with plenty of opportunity for waste and abuse,” DiNapoli … DiNapoli’s auditors identified problems or irregularities with $223 million in payments. DOH pays Medicaid providers … also found: $1,342,307 in overpayments for claims billed with incorrect information pertaining to other health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… A pattern of poor budgeting led the Brentwood Union Free School … budget or hiring new employees, undermines the principles of transparency and accountability. Brentwood officials … For example, the board paid the Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… that employees actually worked the hours paid. For example, the president made 109 changes to the time sheet … Library records show the custodian was paid $32,438 for the six-month period from January 2012 through June 2012. … in the audit, including that the library: Recover all moneys that the treasurer failed to deposit in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefits