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DiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… and includes Johnson & Johnson, Starbucks, Wal-Mart and Goldman Sachs among its members. The Fund owns shares of Best Buy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… unlawful invasion of Ukraine has led to unprecedented sanctions against Russian companies and individuals,” DiNapoli said. “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many Russian … Putin’s unhinged, tyrannical foreign policy, leading to sanctions that have significantly hobbled Russia’s already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewOpinion 91-2
… may request officials of an OTB corporation to fill out a form listing certain outside employment and business … of interest by requesting that OTB officials fill out a confirmation form listing certain outside employment … of interest by requesting that OTB officials fill out a confirmation form listing certain outside employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 92-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or village justice court reports the mass dismissal of numerous pending cases … Municipal Law in situations where a town or village court has reported the mass dismissal of numerous charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… estimated value reflects benefits of $2.89 billion paid out during the quarter. Its audited value as of the March 31, … in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… (Board) adopt budgets with reasonable estimates and properly establish and manage capital reserve funds? Audit Period January 1, … responsible for managing the district’s fiscal activities and safeguarding its resources. To properly manage financial … budgets with reasonable estimates or properly establish and manage capital reserve funds As a result from 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4Indian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … Resampled for Cycle Three, the fourth outlet’s test results showed the lead level was reduced below the current … District officials did not always properly report testing results to all required parties or within the required time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16DiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… Having no heat or hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 hours, but the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has likely … Having no heat or hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 hours but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor migrant student … the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face enormous … The State Education Department SED has agreed to update its Migrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… for making the final determination of students’ residency status and tuition charges. The Residency Policy also … Proof of domicile includes, but is not limited to, voter registration, driver’s license, State tax return, proof of property ownership, and vehicle registration. In order to be considered a State resident, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … and inspecting temporary residences (facilities that house individuals for less than 180 consecutive days), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health is effectively … make the necessary preparations, and move the body to the cemetery or crematory. DOH’s Bureau of Funeral … firms, investigation of consumer complaints related to the practice of funeral directing, and continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… the Statewide Financial System (SFS) electronic vendor portal. Completion of this certification will identify that … certification is removed by the vendor through this same portal. The Office of the State Comptroller reserves the … website ( https://www.osc.state.ny.us/state-vendors/portal/15-day-prompt-payments-small-businesses ) for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period … Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals and their families. Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredDiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… $1 billion higher than originally forecasted, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … DiNapoli. The General Fund balance remains high compared to historical levels, with $9.6 billion at the end of July, … boosted available funds,” DiNapoli said. “However, due to increased collections from historically volatile sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10 ). … the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) across the State. The unprecedented housing crisis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communitySchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… four basic objectives – legality, safety, liquidity and yield. A comprehensive investment program is used to … reduce the financial burden for County taxpayers. After we started the audit, the County Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5Opinion 90-3
… -- Distribution (method of computing full valuation) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- County Taxes (method of computing full valuation) TAX LAW, … of a special act requiring otherwise, the allocation of county sales tax revenue to cities and towns required by Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Next Generation 911 Services
… will not function properly, particularly during natural disasters or other large-scale emergency events, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesTreasurer 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-report