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NY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… Comptroller Scott Stringer in issuing a "Joint Statement on Defending Fundamental Shareowner Rights" in strong support … to silence investors, large and small, who seek a vote on corporate action that could put our investments at risk … for voicing concerns and improving corporate governance on numerous issues, including excessive executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… and Financial Crimes Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Gary T. Fishman and Deputy Bureau Chiefs Stephanie Swenton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… New York State has adopted its recommended 95 percent target rate of childhood immunization to achieve what the … and Yates County (at 86 percent) well below the 95 percent target rate for childhood immunization coverage. Also, … rates of 94 percent, just short of the 95 percent target. Our analysis of Survey data shows there are pockets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsOversight of Shelter Placements
… the individual’s needs and the type of shelter that would best facilitate their transition to more permanent housing. … being placed in and/or transferred to shelter that could best provide the services necessary to help the individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsFare Collection
… tip of Long Island. The LIRR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. In 2018, the LIRR … fares are charged all other times on weekdays, all day on weekends, and on some holidays. LIRR tickets can be … Regulations, riders must present a valid LIRR ticket or pass, or pay the applicable fare. Train Service Personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level … or federal government takes significant action, federal UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of a proper audit of claims increased the risk that claims for inappropriate purposes could be paid, or that … (Hamilton County) The board did not conduct or provide for an annual audit of the supervisor’s financial records and reports for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with state law. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… million with Prismatic Development Corporation for major building renovations for the Manhattan Forensic Relocation, … tobacco control and Zika virus public awareness campaigns. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services $741,000 … and Disability Assistance $66.6 million in federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberTown of Paris – Water and Sewer User Charges (2025M-146)
Did Town of Paris Town officials properly manage the billing collection and enforcement activities associated with water and sewer user charges
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-paris-water-and-sewer-user-charges-2025m-146DiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… (24.8%); Textron Inc. (23.4%); Consol Energy Inc. (21.6%); Expedia Inc. (17.8%) and the Occidential Petroleum Corp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… granting $1 million worth of inappropriate gifts and commercial loans, according to an audit released today by … of a project. FIDA granted two additional unauthorized commercial loans of approximately $187,000. Questionable … expenses and not those of other entities; Cease making commercial loans directly or through the FLDC using FIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesOpinion 92-34
… payment of parking fines and surcharges) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Mandatory Surcharges (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §1809-a: When a city receives partial payment of … result in a finding of liability, or conviction for the violation of any statute, local law, ordinance or rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. No age segment under the age of 50 showed an increase. The number of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingVillage of Coxsackie – Treasurers’ Records and Reports (2025M-119)
… of the Village’s financial position. The report includes 10 recommendations that, if implemented, will improve the … Treasurer was appointed before the audit period and left office in April 2023, the former Treasurer was appointed on April 18, 2023, and left office in December 2024. The current Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/01/village-coxsackie-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-119DiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… Since 2000, health care and social assistance and other service-providing … was one of the largest sectors in three regions (Capital District, Mohawk Valley and North Country) in 2024, … higher on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson and the Capital District compared to other regions, excluding New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economySchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… following school districts: Beacon City [pdf] , Central Square Central [pdf] , Grand Island Central [pdf] , Haldane …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… Treasurer ensure collections were recorded and deposited in a timely manner, disbursements were properly authorized … 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial … and providing periodic financial reports to the Board. In order to ensure financial activities are properly managed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Town of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… (IT) contingency plan, and provide adequate IT security awareness training to staff? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – … create IT contingency plans and provide IT security awareness training. Security awareness training helps to protect personal, private and … IT contingency plan and provide adequate IT security awareness training to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109Opinion 99-3
… to a charitable organization designated by the family of a deceased volunteer firefighter, as a memorial in … of lessening the grief of, or providing comfort to, the family of the firefighter. You ask whether foreign fire … tax moneys to fund a death benefit payable to the family of a deceased firefighter because death is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. … communities were identified by the Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). DiNapoli releases fiscal … in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scores