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Opinion 88-48
… 2740 of the Public Authorities Law provides as follows: "All contracts or orders for work, material or supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on … said. “As a major investor, focused on safeguarding our pension fund’s long-term value, we call on portfolio … secrecy about these negative experiences in the workplace. What cannot be discussed cannot be addressed. We are proud to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,555 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.5 … 1,800 payments valued at nearly $13.4 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberOpinion 88-60
… opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Concessions (to operate golf course); (as distinguished from lease) PUBLIC CONTRACTS … may establish and maintain facilities, including golf courses, refreshment stands and the like, which provide … right to use and occupy that land..." (15 NY2d at p 37-8, 255 NYS2d at p 80). Accordingly, it appears that whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 88-18
… empowered to exercise certain enumerated powers, but not all. Specifically, subdivision one of section 2-234 of the … a. from the date of incorporation: (1) to perform any and all acts authorized in sections 2-236 through 2-250 … newspaper (7) to fix the compensation of and to pay all salaries, fees, costs and disbursements in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… The Comptroller’s auditors also recovered nearly $397,000 from vendors owing debts to the state and held payments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… Financial relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor … Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller … information on applicants, and little clarity over how many households were turned away and why, making it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,325 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.3 … Education Department $3.6 billion in general aid to 490 school districts. $293.8 million in BOCES aid to 37 … research projects in Broome County. $1 million to Redburn Real Estate Partners LP for construction and renovation costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
Wall Streets run of prosperity extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 billion in pretax earnings beating 2020s outsized first half profits of $276 billion even as job losses accelerated in New York Citys securities industry according to State Comptroller DiNapolis annual report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Services (2020-S-7) NYSHIP, administered by the Department of Civil Service, provides health insurance … of the Empire Plan and process and pay claims submitted by health care providers. We identified $7,331,458 in actual … and potential overpayments for services not supported by provider documentation and for duplicate payments during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… were duplicates, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “It is … flaw that went unnoticed for years,” DiNapoli said. “By failing to respond to their complaints, HPD not only put … affecting 24 buildings were not investigated and addressed by HPD. For instance: HPD did not conduct any heat or hot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… “The last two years of profits and bonuses fueled in part by the extraordinary federal response to the pandemic were … Securities industry performance is traditionally measured by the pretax profits of the broker/dealer operations of New … in 2022 were at the lowest level since 2003, fueled by weaker initial and secondary public offerings. The Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better Life Experience … and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … of Americans including veterans and folks who were hurt on the job. We can't keep these folks out of the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… with New York state by developing this customized method for reducing their portfolio's carbon emissions in a manner … said Hugh Lawson, head of ESG and Impact Investing for Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The low emission index … profile within the index by up to 70 percent. Money for the index will come from the Fund’s existing index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… on paid vouchers and credit card transactions provided by DOH, we determined DOH incurred costs of $452.8 million to … with (according to OGS) the quantity of DME projected by the consultant, and when the MERC received the procured … on paid vouchers and credit card transactions provided by DOH, we determined it incurred costs of $452.8 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of approximately $1.4 million if revenue estimates are not realized. Budgeted personal services revenues of … or recorded. This increased risk that collections are not properly recorded or could be lost, stolen or … totaling $23,817 for solvents. Some of the parts are only compatible with snowmobiles, all-terrain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Budgeting (Chenango County) The budgets adopted by the board underestimated revenues and overestimated … result, original estimates of $9.8 million were increased by more than $3.6 million after competitive bids were … as of March 31, 2024 the general fund was overstated by $584,018 and the highway fund was understated by $123,066. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready to retire, your … to receive: Visit our website to read about your plan and get tips on planning for retirement. Review your Member … and over who aren’t receiving Social Security benefits and do not yet have an online account. You can view your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… June 2022 PDF Version Highlights As of April 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of pandemic job losses, … Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, air transportation is the largest subsector, employing 26,550 workers in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… about the number and types of contracts and payments made by the state. This builds on his commitment to added … . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015