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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees and steps taken to improve workforce management. “No one should be subjected to sexual harassment, racial discrimination or bias in the … and Starbucks Corp requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… Retirement Fund (Fund), is calling on Marathon Petroleum to explain how it identifies and addresses environmental and … Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) for approval to omit the shareholder request from a vote at its annual … with that project," DiNapoli said. "Investors have a right to know how Marathon assessed and addressed potential damage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyValue of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… net tax exemptions totaled $796 million in 2019, compared to nearly $784 million in 2018. Project values have increased … declined by six percent over the same period, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … 200,000 over the same period. I encourage New Yorkers to use the IDA project data we provide to assess whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… in taxpayer reimbursements for ineligible costs, according to audits released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audits continue to find special education providers that make poor financial … decisions like awarding excessive executive pay or failing to document and justify the taxpayer dollars they spend,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … assumed rate of return on the Fund’s investments from 6.8% to 5.9%. “The Fund’s strength gives us the ability to weather volatile markets. Our prudent strategy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New Yorkers, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New … New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… being reallocated to cover operations. Report: Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 … its residential programs from March 2020 to April 2022. “Group homes are supposed to offer people with developmental … guidance to the vast majority of their certified group homes. Inconsistent emergency management coordination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… selected major metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state leaders recognize New York’s housing affordability problem but need to implement cost-effective solutions more quickly.” Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… (H+H) spent $168 million more than projected on temporary staff, despite hiring over 1,660 new nurses in city fiscal … at H+H now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, but temporary staff costs are still elevated. Further hiring and training … in 2020. From 2023 to 2024, H+H worked to increase its staff nurses, hiring over 1,660 new nurses in CFY 2024, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … payments, after a long history of sending more tax dollars to Washington than it receives back. For every tax dollar paid to Washington in FFY 2023, the state received $1.06 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… by $7.2 billion through the end of September, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State … Division of the Budget (DOB) in the First Quarter Update to the Financial Plan, released last month. Tax receipts … DiNapoli said. “This provides an excellent opportunity to improve the state’s long-term fiscal standing by using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… Miami and San Francisco metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … at 14% of household spending. “Many New Yorkers struggle to make ends meet. While transportation costs in the New York … New Yorkers,” DiNapoli said. “City residents are fortunate to have a public transit system that operates around the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher … and September 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for … many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline to quality health care, but it is a public health system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsTheresa Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-60-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Theresa Fire District’s (District) progress, as … determined the Board did not provide adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded … accounting records or provide regular financial reports to the Board She also did not file required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/12/theresa-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-60-fTown of Tompkins Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-33-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Tompkins Fire District’s (District) … in the District’s accounting records. The CDs date back to at least 2014 and were automatically renewed each year. The audit included 12 recommendations to help the Board and Treasurer improve oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/18/town-tompkins-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-33-fUniondale Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-61-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess Uniondale Union Free School District’s (District) … the District had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network and could potentially lose important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/26/uniondale-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-61-fCopiague Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-150-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess Copiague Union Free School District’s (District) … risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that were confidentially communicated to District officials, we found that officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/07/03/copiague-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-150-fDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false … corrupt vendor thought he could double or triple his bills to the state, and he got caught red-handed,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “I will continue to work with Attorney General Schneiderman to root out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-island