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DiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… Authority (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found inadequate planning, monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges … to transition to renewable energy, but we found better planning, monitoring of progress and timely assessment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines … members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when … they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc after the company agreed to revise its Governance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background … The State’s Medicaid program reimburses providers for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… then allocated again – and in the case of PROMESA among at least 10 programs, including the MTAR program. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… A Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny … payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and New … Tannersville, appeared before Judge Charles M. Tailleur in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing … according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found DOH at … FINDS The state Department of Health DOH is not adequately overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… benefits, most governments, including New York state, do not set aside funds for retiree health insurance and … Under DiNapoli’s proposal, there is no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the trust. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… review SIS audit logs for unauthorized or inappropriate activity and establish written policies and procedures for … for safeguarding PPSI and procedures for monitoring user activity. Evaluate all existing SIS user accounts and remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice … was served in this case.” State Police Superintendent James said , “The sentencing of Mr. Halstead demonstrates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… not been restored to a state of good repair, and subway car purchases have been delayed. More than one-third of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's … this holiday season," DiNapoli said. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in … the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … inspections, but incidents such as the recent derailment in Ripley, N.Y. demonstrate that the risk of a disaster … Commission filings of the two major carriers of crude oil in New York state – CSX Corporation and Canadian Pacific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… licenses or registrations. Of those, auditors selected 170 used car dealerships and repair shops with lapsed … indications of continued operations; such as multiple cars being worked on, signs advertising services requiring … that were open or filed with DMV between January 1, 2014 and December 16, 2016, nearly a quarter (22 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is asking … The lawsuit seeks reform of the company's governance. The New York State Common Retirement Fund held 176,500 shares of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… has increased, thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting … DiNapoli said. “These critical services provide necessary care and help people remain in their homes and communities, while preventing more expensive institutional care. The Legislature has stepped up with more funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from … in, and stole funds intended to support the Vernon Center Fire Department and the community it serves. I thank our … Jonnell Rose former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department pled guilty to stealing more than $300000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… totaled $1.76 billion, up $26.1 million from the same time last year. “Growth in local sales tax collections for April … of 3.9%, or $29.5 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will be available in July. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… is asking any states that might have its products on hand for such purposes to return them. The company detailed its … whereas others have lax controls. We commend Akorn for taking steps that go beyond our request to protect its … companies’control over the sale of their drugs for potential use in executions. DiNapoli has filed a similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executions