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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… Securities industry pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Investors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… of England investment fund, have again asked ExxonMobil to report how its business will be impacted by global efforts to … for improved climate risk disclosures. Moody's Global Rating now includes scenarios for lower global carbon … of England investment fund have again asked ExxonMobil to report how its business will be impacted by global efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… Municipalities across New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are considered a high- or intermediate-hazard to public … intermediate- and high-hazard dams, nearly 400 of which are owned or co-owned by local governments. There are a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35000 in public funds State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … percent) were the responsibility of third-party vendors. In these cases, we determined that RGRTA was not providing … to date. Implement the remaining recommendation detailed in the preliminary report. … To determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsDiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… said. “He has aggressively pursued fraud and waste in county operations and understands that strong fiscal … Auerbach was first elected Ulster County Comptroller in 2009. He is the county’s chief auditing officer and … spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office … He will succeed current Counsel Nancy Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of Sheingold is … Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller to take effect in early March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State Comptroller Thomas P. … before taking the $7,500 payment. This statement was false because she had not consulted with “K.T.” This case was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… today announced that NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) has agreed to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake … announced that they are calling on several other companies to adopt transparency regarding their corporate political … spending, the ruling left the door open for investors to demand information on how and where our money is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… urged Aetna Inc. to report the corporate funds it spends on political campaigns and causes. DiNapoli’s shareholder … political spending will be subject to a shareholders’ vote on Friday, May 15 at the Fortune 500 company’s annual … , investors and the public are too often in the dark on corporate political spending,” DiNapoli said. “We need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Local officials will increasingly need to assess the need for additional climate actions, plan for these higher costs, and communicate these challenges to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… my office to ensure that fraud and theft do not compromise New York’s education system or its students." Kramer admitted … in Cedarhurst, Nassau County, inappropriately charged New York City’s Department of Education (DoE) and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, … buy-in program to assist certain low-income people pay out-of-pocket Medicare expenses. Under the buy-in program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… local officials who abuse their position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping to recoup this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … that its current revenue structure may not be sufficient to cover ongoing and future capital needs. “The Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… and not impermissible gifts. Key Recommendations Consult with the Town’s legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate … of the New York State Constitution. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated that they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this … Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a … by our Office of Unclaimed Funds. My office is working to get these funds back in the hands of their rightful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards