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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… had announced the shareholder proposal in December. “This is a victory for the many shareholders who are concerned … racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in the wages … and in the products it sells, will help ensure the company is confronting institutionalized inequality and the impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella’s office and Yates County … for her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella and Yates County Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of … lacking access was in New York City. Interactive Map View a map of New York State that breaks down the … of at least 25/3 megabits per second (Mbps), only 13.5% of those had home broadband subscriptions at faster speeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. They now … the largest district attorney’s office north of New York City. The office employs more than 200 assistant district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective management and fiscal … of city operations because officials failed to file annual financial reports, provide interim financial reports … government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… Increasingly, counties across New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… pandemic relief funds, though being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, the state received $1.06 in return – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years to come,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA will be forced to … revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners … is likely to be smaller than its predecessor, adjusted for inflation and excluding the self-funding Bridges and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation providing transportation services … to provide financial assistance to states, localities, and public authorities in a time of fiscal distress. The Recovery … the expenditure of all funds is to be transparent to the public, and the public benefits of these funds are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The … duty as Town Supervisor by stealing funds that were meant to help the town recover from Hurricane Irene,” said State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… investors, large and small, who seek a vote on corporate action that could put our investments at risk and diminish … Stringer, as well as Council of Institutional Investors Executive Director Kenneth Bertsch, signatories to the … level – to voice concerns and to propose reforms, in order to protect our long-term investments and encourage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… served in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) low … that match broad market performance. "As we continue to face significant climate and environmental challenges, GSAM … calling on companies to address climate change risks they face, to report on and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionTown of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Clifton Park (Town) officials could take additional steps … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 562 applicable physical accessibility components … Town officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Village facilities. Key … that can be opened with no more than five pounds of force and with closing speeds of no more than five seconds and interior signs with raised lettering and Braille. 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key … the Courthouse, such as accessible entrances to restrooms and wheelchair accessible lavatories. 30 at the Town Hall, such as signs with raised lettering and Braille at interior offices. Recommendations Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37City of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 171 components identified in this report. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… of Long Beach (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected City … City officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at the selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… of Employment and Workforce Solutions administers the State's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act … and communities—by giving them time to transition, seek new employment, and enter workforce training programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-follow