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Elevator Safety
… million buildings and construction sites in New York City. This responsibility includes the oversight of elevators that are subject to the New York City Administrative Code, Building Code, and the Rules of the City of New York. … hazardous condition that requires an elevator to be taken out of service (cease use) until the problem is repaired. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyHomeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… shelters off MTA property. Our audit covered the period of November 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018. Background The … commuter railroad in North America, carrying an average of 301,000 customers each weekday on 735 daily trains. As of August 2018, the LIRR had 124 stations on 11 different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… institutional investors, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF), and the Church of England investment fund, have again asked … Institutional investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli as trustee of the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… (CFR) were valid and consistent with contract terms and in accordance with the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and … individuals with mental developmental disabilities. Formed in 1951, the organization now provides services in multiple locations throughout New York State: 82 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manualNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… and directors breached their fiduciary duties by failing to act on knowledge that former CEO Stephen Wynn made … sexual advances toward employees and pressured employees to perform sex acts, allegations detailed in a January 26, 2018 Wall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… The Fund made nearly six times its original investment of $6 million, or a 25 percent internal rate of return. “We are investing state pension fund dollars … original investment in Autotask,”said DiNapoli. “As part of the Fund’s diverse investment strategy, the In-State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oswego County … Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Oswego County DA Gregory Oakes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… complaints and takes enforcement action as necessary for violations. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 … are also licensed as inspection stations. As of September 30, 2016, there were about 40,000 active automotive … registered with the Department. We also identified delays in the Department’s process for handling consumer complaints. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Police Department … (SLA) have effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). Our audit … To determine whether the New York City Police Department and New York State Liquor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … you should be aware of the federal tax laws pertaining to Retirement System loans. Your loan will be taxable if: The … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 98-15
… of General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) and such sale is not subject to the permissive referendum requirements of … building pursuant to General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) is subject to the permissive referendum requirements of Town … .). Section 119-dd contains no referendum requirement. It is a fundamental rule of statutory construction that a prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Opinion 97-15
… A county is not authorized to establish a special district for the operation and maintenance of street lighting. You ask … district whereby benefited properties would be assessed for the cost of operating and maintaining street lights. … counties. Section 250 generally enumerates the purposes for which districts may be established within counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… 16, 2014. Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by concealing his unlawful post-retirement public income and for stealing from the village through sham requests for … and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) assets managed by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from $20 billion to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and … New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund assets managed by Minority and WomenOwned Business Enterprise MWBE managers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21DiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… lockdown for the 2020-21 school budget year, after in-person voting was temporarily suspended and replaced with … process put into place this year, voters participated in greater numbers to approve the vast majority of school … like this to help New Yorkers engage on issues critical in their communities.” DiNapoli’s report found that of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Jimmie Buie, a resident of Brooklyn, with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 million in ordered recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division … P DiNapoli Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… Key Findings The Department completed 94% of RAM facility and radiation equipment facility inspections on time; however, it completed 44% of … as for staff time and travel. Additionally: Of the 259 RAM facility inspections that needed the buffer to be considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-and