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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … and leave many unable to pay their mortgages and property taxes. New York State’s revenue shortfall is estimated to be … first responders and transit workers are among those on the front lines of responding to this health emergency. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… controversial, and seemingly counterintuitive, experiment to reduce exposed trash and rats in subway stations by … receptacles showed little evidence of success, according to an audit released by his office today. "There's no … is that it's inconclusive, except for the fact that riders have a harder time finding a trash can." The MTA's NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… flooding due to heavy rain, which is harder to predict in terms of timing and location of impact. Therefore, protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new … significantly higher than prerecession levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 90-58
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … -- Insurance Transactions (village board members selling to village employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), 806: … of an individual insurance policy by a village trustee to a village employee in the employee's private capacity is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58DiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… Authority (MTA)'s New York City Transit is taking too long to correct safety-related defects in subway stations, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … platform or near the token booth. In addition, SIR did not have written policies or procedures for addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… that bonuses averaged $138,210 in 2016. The average salary (including bonuses) in New York City's securities … than the $74,800 average salary of the rest of the private sector in New York City. In 1981, the industry salary was twice the average of the rest of the private sector. The securities industry is smaller today than before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s … on May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote for the Fund’s shareholder proposal seeking an … in its operations, just like other major corporations have.” Despite its stated commitment to combatting racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts have broad jurisdiction and hear both civil and criminal … is growing interest by citizens and local governments to explore consolidation of justice courts, when practicable. … Benefits of consolidation include, but are not limited to, maximizing services by pooling resources and streamlining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (2020-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s40-response.pdfForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… public officials and public officers in New York State who have been convicted of certain offenses. Public Integrity … Enacted in 2011 the Public Integrity Reform Act applies to "public officials” who are members of the New York State … 13, 2011*, and who are convicted of “crimes related to public office” including felonies such as fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… parties. If the Award or Non-Judicial Settlement Agreement does not describe the amount and nature of each payment to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the member accrued 18 years of service while married and retires with 30 years of total service: 1. 18 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… flooding and other climate change impacts. Alphabet’s San Francisco Bay Area headquarters, for example, is reportedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… needs children on Staten Island. Throughout the course of the scheme, the defendants diverted public funds to … to five years’ probation over the strong objections of my office,” District Attorney Michael E. McMahon said. “They are … with this case, and I commend ADAs Gregg Brown and Andrew Botelho for their diligent work in holding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and collectively … interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers are treated fairly.” All of the proposals … practices, which includes independent contractors who have advocated for better compensation and benefits, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… memos, however, SED did not require school officials to take specific action nor did the department perform any … established clear guidelines regarding efforts they should take to ensure the data is accurate prior to the … This typically included sending letters to the student's home, phone calls or emails to the parent or guardian if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oswego County … Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret Bailey, the former clerk-treasurer of the now-dissolved village of … to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens when you engage in fraud and misuse public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000