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U. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… the Fund withdrew a shareholder proposal it had filed for consideration at the Fortune 500 company’s annual … politics,” DiNapoli said. “U. S. Steel is to be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political … political spending. The Fund’s proposal asks companies for a comprehensive and public report that lists their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing … many of the programs it supervises. Reporting requirements for specific programs vary and some of the requirements are … auditors were not provided an explanation by ESD officials for why they had not completed required reports. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… DiNapoli said. “These companies are to be commended for protecting their long term value by committing to diverse … proposals that asked the companies to set measurable goals for increased use or production of renewable energy by … A growing coalition of companies, called RE100, has called for 100 percent renewable energy use and includes Johnson & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… were properly reviewed and approved, supported and for appropriate School purposes. Key Findings School … what was purchased or whether the disbursements were for appropriate School purposes. During the period reviewed, … and the CEO signs checks. The lack of adequate controls increases the risk for disbursements to be made for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Cardinal Egan
… individuals who brought people of vastly different beliefs and backgrounds together. He gave comfort to so many during the difficult days following 9/11 and countless others struggling with personal challenges. Simply put, he made a difference and his legacy will live on." … New York has lost one of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-cardinal-eganAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… Education's Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … It serves approximately 6,000 students, and tuition for full-time study is about $5,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeVillage of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… financial activities, resulting in $16,525 in unaccounted for collections. Cash receipt processes and oversight were … and held nine fundraisers. However, no money was deposited for 11 of the tournaments and two of the fundraisers. Registration forms for 26 of 36 sports leagues were not maintained. The former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12Village of Stamford – Pool Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2022M-204)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Stamford (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) transparently planned and monitored the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-pool-capital-project-planning-and-monitoring-2022m-204Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5 ). About the … (Regulations). Generally, the Regulations set standards for providing special education and related services designed … to meet students’ unique needs and to prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… today announced the promotion of Sylvester (Sly) McClearn to interim director of the New York State Common Retirement … financial industry and I have no doubt he will continue to build on our long record of success. Now, more than ever, … asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his contributions.” “We are extremely proud of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… on approximately 156,000 claims in 2021, the latest year for which PFL data is available from the state Department of … Paid Family Leave program has allowed New Yorkers to care for loved ones, whether it’s a parent bonding with a newborn … come with it. No one should have to choose between caring for a loved one and sacrificing a paycheck.” In 2021 an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… why the bank balances presented on the Treasurer’s reports for three consecutive months contained discrepancies totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Board (Board) and Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer funds. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage the Town’s financial condition of the water and sewer funds. The Board did not monitor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our … ). About the Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid by registered distributors of applicable types of … and similar motor fuels that is imposed when motor fuel is first produced or imported or when diesel fuel is first sold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… (ESCO) or enter into a written contract with the ESCO for the procurement of natural gas. For nearly a decade, paid natural gas rates that were on … during our audit period had competition been sought for the supply of natural gas. Key Recommendations Procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… that would bill against the award. SINGLE PAYMENT VOUCHER To generate a refund of federal funds by check to the … Refunds and returns back to the Federal Government are not State expenditures and, therefore, must be recorded as a … Federal government should be directed to the OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations, Federal Payment Management Team …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryDiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. “Those who attacked the … the Capitol against a rioting mob, but also to ensure that history records the truth about what happened that day.” … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… that were assigned a take-home vehicle, except for the CEO, maintained mileage logs and reimbursed the Corporation … for personal use of its vehicle in a timely manner. The CEO did not reimburse the Corporation for his personal use of … vehicle policy. The internal auditor estimated the CEO’s personal mileage and found the CEO owed the Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid payments for individuals enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program for the period from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019 … program (Buy-in Program), administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and did not adopt or enforce key financial policies. As a … lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and thus: did not maintain sufficient banking or purchasing records, funded and disbursed money from reserves without authorization and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155