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NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec. 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, increasing the Fund's value … The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec 31 2013 was 514 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) … political spending, the ruling left the door open for investors to demand information on how and where our … being spent. Companies like NiSource are to be commended for respecting shareholders’ interest in protecting our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $28.2 billion for the five months ended in August, $133 million above … period last year. Significant increases included spending for Medicaid (up $2.3 billion primarily from federal sources) … but $178.6 million higher than the latest projection. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 … conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City is on solid financial footing with new labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… an associated financial plan covering calendar years 2016 through 2020. The MTA projects a year-end cash balance of … higher than in 2015. Debt service and other operating resources supporting the capital program would consume, on … costs, such as pension contributions and health insurance costs, will consume more than half (53 percent) of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain … making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care they deserve," said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw … costs in check and save taxpayers millions of dollars.” For the state fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s … managed care. Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the MCOs arrange for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by … paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth violated its contract by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… conference at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. DiNapoli’s office oversees 198,834 accounts valued at nearly $107 … $387,303 to constituents in my district.” Representatives from DiNapoli’s office were available to help local residents … be reconnected with their rightful owners. The money comes from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… efforts to implement an in-house database and web-based portal through April 24, 2018. Background The Department’s … to the Department, but the Department is not required to verify the accuracy of the information and does not do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
Gingerbread Learning Center Inc claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from taxpayers including bonuses that were never paid to staff liquor store purchases and holiday parties according to an audit released by Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. At the end of March, the Division of the Budget (DOB) also made the … information was made available as to its overall fiscal impact. In addition, the budget expands the practice of … independent oversight of state procurement. Major public policy changes enacted with the budget include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… by the state’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). “It’s been six years since DASA took effect, but in some ways … said Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell (D-Manhattan) . “It’s undeniable that preventing bullying is both something to … there is need for more resources to ensure that all school professionals are adequately trained to meet our students’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after … the books,” DiNapoli said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsOpinion 88-24
… program, where reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in … costs include gasoline, electricity, the cost of use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's time in preparing … of gasoline and electricity, but also for the use of a tractor and for labor in preparing the pond. Under these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 … from $15.6 billion to $22.1 billion (and accounting for 44.6% of total revenues). A significant portion of the … surpluses, cash position, and reliance on short-term debt for cashflow. The higher the score, the more severe the level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-135
… Unit (RRSU) Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of performance advances on October 1 to eligible … Salary Schedule (currently in effect), are eligible for the October 2024 DC 37 RRSU Performance Advance provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-135-october-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… to help keep some costs relatively low. City and state officials need to keep a close eye on transportation costs to … (MTA), which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is North America's largest transportation network, … than in 2012-2013. The MTA anticipates a fare increase in 2025 as ridership continues to recover to pre-pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-134
… increases to Location Pay and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for retroactive increases to Location Pay for April 2023 and April 2024. Effective Dates: The DC37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-134-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-increases