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DiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… private parties to voluntarily clean them up in exchange for liability relief, technical assistance, and tax credits … the state’s highest risk contaminated sites. Timelines for cleanup of a BCP site can vary depending on the severity … of the 518 active sites reviewed had been in the program for more than 10 years. The 25 longest running projects have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… settlements, and innovative, evidence-based solutions for the fight against this deadly epidemic to be effective.” … racial and ethnic groups. Death rates increased five-fold for Black New Yorkers, quadrupled for Hispanic or Latino New … powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous. Significant increases in mental illness over the past decade, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… new “10-minute Tech Talk” cybersecurity training webinars for local government officials with weekly releases planned … sophisticated and commonplace, the importance of training for the "people" part of a cyberdefense has grown even more … School Accountability’s Applied Technology Unit. The theme for this year's campaign is "See Yourself in Cyber," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Year (SFY) State Operations appropriations (excluding SUNY and CUNY) that are not reappropriated and the SUNY Stabilization Account appropriations lapse after … Community Projects, Capital Projects, Legislature and Judiciary, and Debt Service appropriations lapse after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewEarly Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … The Center, for-profit organization located in Highland, New York, provides preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/early-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … with unwarranted costs such as excessive fees and toll increases. Unrealistic expectations and poorly drafted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New … York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take … friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… Compensation benefit and any supplemental payments for on-the-job injuries. Affected Employees: SUNY, CUNY, School for the Deaf, School for the Blind, and Education Department employees who have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… in Public Administration from Ohio State University. His salary is $170,000. Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… of the Fund’s 2015-2016 fiscal year was 2.88 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2015, according to … and provide sustainable returns and retirement security for generations to come.” The Fund's estimated value … quarter of the Funds 20152016 fiscal year was 288 percent for the threemonth period ending Dec 31 2015 according to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. The objective of … the expenses of administering the Acts. We found that, in general, the Department was appropriately allocating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020, as … recognition of the 10 warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second school district at the same time before his scam … Frank A. Sedita, III. He is due back in Erie County Court for sentencing on June 11. “At a time when our public school … wrongdoers responsible. I thank District Attorney Sedita for prosecuting this case.” DiNapoli’s auditors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… board, body, bureau, officer or employee in a department, for personal services, maintenance and operation, for submission to the comptroller for audit, shall be made by the head of the department, or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… in 2022. New York has recently taken new steps to increase opportunities for people with disabilities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… Manager Program and uphold its role as a pathway to growth for smaller and diverse investment managers.” The Fund’s … DiNapoli’s office as a senior investment officer for the Emerging Manager Program in 2020. With the Fund, he … that improved brand recognition and enhanced returns for the largest and most sophisticated asset managers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorOpinion 90-33
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c), (h): In the absence of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly accepting straw donations and stealing … matching funds during Alvarez's unsuccessful 2013 run for Council. The felony complaint filed today in New York … Court charges Alvarez with Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, and Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateCapital Asset Management
… mission of delivering a broad scope of critical services for State agencies, the Office of General Services (Office) provides essential support services for the operation of State government. Under Chapter 405 of the Laws of 1981, the State is responsible for establishing and maintaining custody of a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the rising need for mental health services coincided with a loss of 990 beds, … health system has mirrored these trends, with significant increases in individuals served since 2013. OMH attributes … also recently increased the Medicaid reimbursement rate – retroactive to April 1, 2022, according to OMH – for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declined