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DiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… $420.4 million or 4.9 percent from April 2015, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli. The year-over-year decline is primarily due to lower estimated personal income tax (PIT) payments as a … were in line with more conservative projections compared to just a few months ago as the economy has shown signs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… MetroPlus, a subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), offers low-cost to no-cost health insurance coverage to … The financial stability of H+H is impacted by MetroPlus’s membership levels and members use of H+H health services. … MetroPlus a subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals H+H offers lowcost to nocost health insurance coverage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Estimated First Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 … helped make it one of the best-funded public pension funds in the nation and it remains well-positioned to weather the … June 30, 2022, the Fund had 44.7% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-estimated-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… association for his private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes, we are … accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that he gassed up at the VFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… P. DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, has agreed to produce a climate change risk assessment that includes an analysis of the Paris Agreement's goals . "Duke Energy is listening to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskDiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… identity. Through these conversations, BCLF explores the depth of Caribbean culture and its centuries-long tradition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersVendor Responsibility Review Process
… By law, State contracting entities may only award contracts to responsible vendors. A responsible vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the … By law State contracting entities may only award contracts to responsible vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… payments sent to his deceased father. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida pleaded … guilty to identity theft in the first degree in May. “Richard Gaines’ conviction should serve as a clear warning to … in helping to protect our pension system from fraud.” "Richard Gaines shamelessly stole tens of thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nys2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time; … period have also placed pressure on budgets, particularly for essentials like food and housing. Since 2014, poverty … the national average. In 2021, the most recent year for which data are available, almost 2.7 million New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeTravel Advisory No. 16
… responses due to snow storms, hurricanes, flooding, public health crises, etc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… District officials properly managed and accounted for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues. Key … Findings District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues; $4.2 million was maintained … was not properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special revenue fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andOpinion 99-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authorizing tax exemption) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Exemptions (authority to provide solely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and adopted a comprehensive information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/charter-school-of-educational-excellence-2023-174.pdfThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2012-S-67)
To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s67.pdfOpinion 91-38
… issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bid Specifications (amount returned from the deposit for copies … of) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (deposits on plans and specifications) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §102; MUNICIPAL HOME … must return the entire amount of the deposit on plans and specifications for the performance of public work submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… New York State Police today announced the arrest of MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: “Michael Klein repaid the trust his fellow volunteer … Indictment unsealed today in White Plains federal court *: Michael Klein was first elected treasurer of the MVFD in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts to control invasive species … this problem, but my auditors found several areas where DEC could strengthen its practices to identify non-native … plants and animals and stop them from spreading. I urge DEC officials to follow our recommendations to protect New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that addressed customer needs. We also determined whether LIRR addressed … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road LIRR implemented train service to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Public Library , Hornby Fire Company , Town of Mooers and the Town of Murray . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1