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NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… (7.6 percent), real estate (6.9 percent), absolute return strategies (3.2 percent) and opportunistic alternatives and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… it will actively seek in its board members. When the Fund filed its request for Priceline to commit to board diversity, … for pursuing board diversity.” View the proposal that was filed and withdrawn at Priceline: … including FleetCor Technologies and LinkedIn. DiNapoli has filed similar proposals with 17 portfolio corporations since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431.1
… agencies with procedures to pay the new Braille/American Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for eligible employees in … employed at the NYSSD may be eligible for an American Sign Language Proficiency stipend equal to $2,500.00 each … School Year. Eligibility Criteria: NYSSD American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency Stipend Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24311-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… or 4.9%. Collections were $50.2 million higher than the latest projections and $1 billion higher than initial … SFY 2021-22. Total business tax collections exceeded the latest projections by $2.2 billion and initial projections by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its … (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed … The state Department of Labor DOL failure to replace its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… increases in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, including a 15% increase to maximum SNAP benefit amounts from Jan. through Sept. 2021. Monthly SNAP expenditures increased by $506.4 million, or 142%, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for CDBG and HOME (Follow-Up) (2023-F-42)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f42.pdfFederal funds to New York City: National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing Number 10.555) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) (Assistance Living Number 10.553) provide low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to students in public and non-profit private schools across the United States.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-national-school-lunch-breakfast-programs.pdfAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents (2023-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program according to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23n1.pdfManagement of Capital Projects (2018-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has a formal capital project management process that its employees and contractors/consultants are required to follow; and whether LIRR followed the capital project management process and was successful in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-18s70-response.pdfDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… enough to ensure schools have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of deadly … senseless tragedies." "When it comes to our students' safety, we must be proactive, not reactive. That's why we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
State Comptroller DiNapoli released letters written to four corporate sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi Russia that failed to respond to an earlier request they use their influence to ensure the protection of the human rights of Russian citizens athletes and Olympic visitors
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Law allows consumers to register their mobile and landline phone numbers on a national registry to reduce unsolicited … 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. Then, in 2003, the … As of Dec. 31, 2017, more than 14 million New York phone numbers were on the registry. DiNapoli's auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… taken to protect residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Safe … taken to protect residents according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Personal income tax collections are off to a slower than expected … revenues and lower estimated payments under the personal income tax. Total receipts of $38.4 billion were $831.1 … that could be due to the timing of payments. To access the monthly cash report for additional detail, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipOpinion 89-8
… to establishment by school district in Adirondack Park) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for … to establishment by a school district in Adirondack Park) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for establishment of repair reserve fund by school district in Adirondack Park) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-d; Education Law, §3651: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… of an unscheduled fare and toll increase of about 4 percent. Phase 2, with an estimated cost of $8 billion, … on modernizing the system and will be included in the 2020-2024 capital program. The MTA has not yet indicated how these … are not identified the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve a system that has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesOpinion 95-27
… judgments) EDUCATION LAW, §3604(5): Commencing January 1, 1996, adjustments in the amount of State aid to education … not be barred, provided that, commencing [January 1, 1996], such court order or judgment and any other data … provide for a "grace period", prior to January 1, 1996, there is no statutory bar to payments resulting from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27Opinion 91-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements … estimate) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget Procedures (increase in items by city council in city of the second class) -- Contingency Funds (in cities … would permit a city council to increase any item set forth in the annual estimate prepared by the citys board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9DiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… on debt service and pension contributions have helped New York City close its 2016 fiscal year budget gap and … an analysis of the city’s financial plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget outlook has improved with the economy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economy