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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… advocate in the fight against systemic racism. I believe he deeply cares about these issues and understands how they … any shortcomings on diversity, equity and inclusion. “We want Amazon to continue to prosper over the long term. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the March State Cash Report released today by New York … than anticipated,” DiNapoli said. “We face a long road to recovery, and the state’s economy still faces serious … most recent forecast; $918 million in payments were made to eliminate all remaining pension amortization costs; $692.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… on State business, they are entitled to reimbursement for appropriate expenses and will be reimbursed in accordance … As needed, employees should complete the following forms for the travel event. Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment (AC 132-S) Statement of Incidental and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Corporation – Fund Balance (Nassau County) The board did not effectively manage fund balance. The board also did not develop or adopt a fund balance policy that addresses what level of fund balance is needed or how any surplus funds … as fund balance, one-time state funding and the sale of property, to balance its budget. The city could face a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… The Church Commissioners for England have today written an open letter to ExxonMobil shareholders in advance of the … which takes place on May 27, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. The open letter calls on shareholders to join the two … for the Church Commissioners for England, quoted from the open letter: “Our voting intentions are, again, a measure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get … offering rebates to disclose whether they will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to … office is currently holding more than $16 billion in unclaimed funds. This holiday season he urges New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… Membership in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) There are two types of membership in ERS, mandatory and optional. If you are a permanent, … full-time employee of an employer that participates in the Retirement System, your membership is mandatory. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine … license has been revoked or suspended, OPWDD has processes in place that, if properly followed, reasonably ensure the … OPWDD vehicles. However, OPWDD does not have controls in place to educate or improve driving skills for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund and Coca Cola Reach Agreement on Executive Pay
… are making." Many companies' compensation committees use peer group benchmarks to set their CEO compensation, which is … target CEO compensation at the median of their peer group, certain companies have set their CEO's pay well above the median. In addition, peer groups can be "cherry-picked" to include larger or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-and-coca-cola-reach-agreement-executive-payDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a breakfast during the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus … managed electoral and fundraising strategies for New York, helped found charter schools and created grassroots … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli hosted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceLocal Sales Tax Collections Up
… Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively strong, according to report released … Collections across the state, totaling $18.3 billion in 2019, grew by $815 million or 4.7 percent, from the … Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. In New York City, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama … collected application fees of up to $200 per applicant. (In August 2019, this was reduced to a non-refundable $75.) … by lottery. Our audit at three housing developments in Manhattan focused on waiting lists that were current as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Follow-Up)
… is responsible for the operation and oversight of nine State-run residential juvenile justice facilities that serve … as required. The objective of our initial audit, issued on April 3, 2024, was to determine whether OCFS adequately … facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they met State standards and regulations for the health and safety of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities-followMiddlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… to provide a basis for their own informed participation in the budgetary process. Gaps or delays in preparing monthly and annual financial reports undermines … remedy fiscal concerns. The Treasurer joined the District in October 2018 and serves as the District’s chief fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… adequate controls to safeguard information contained in the network and financial system. Personal Internet use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyOpinion 88-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -- Financing of (bank … draw against the entire amount of the line all at once or in increments. Interest would be payable monthly and the … relate to the issuance of capital notes. You ask whether, in our opinion, the proposed program is legal. The Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Opinion 88-7
… (need to use debt service appropriation where surplus bond proceeds available) TOWN LAW, §112(1); GENERAL MUNICIPAL … LAW, §9; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §165.00: Where surplus bond proceeds are available to pay debt service for purposes … to pay debt service, such moneys must be utilized only for one of the purposes set forth in subdivision two of that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… Purpose To determine if Empire BlueCross BlueShield: implemented sufficient controls … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Empire Plan covers a comprehensive range of services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the secondary school system to ensure they align with student goals and the needs of the State labor market – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits