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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets … and benefits investors," DiNapoli said. “The transition to a low carbon future and meeting our country’s renewed … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Wells Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … through 2015-16 that appropriated a total of $19 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because the … accounted for and used only for district purposes. In addition, there is an increased risk that fuel leaks or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Portland , Rockville Centre Housing Authority , Village of Southampton , Westchester Community College and the City of … segregated to safeguard authority assets. Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program … of Portland Rockville Centre Housing Authority Village of Southampton Westchester Community College and the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The supervisor also failed to provide the board with the necessary financial reports to adequately monitor operations, and did not file the required reports with the appropriate agencies. Orange County Community … college officials procure goods and services in accordance with applicable statutes. College officials did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … have not established a policy or written procedures to ensure that all overtime hours worked by department … always required employees to obtain written preapproval for working overtime, there is no assurance that overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and discrimination … in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in … Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard … problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. “Despite our best efforts, there … Many of the states homeless shelters outside New York City are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… Akorn Pharmaceuticals is taking action to prevent its products from being used in lethal injection executions and is asking any states that might have its products on hand for such purposes to return them. The … said. “Many drug companies have policies that ensure their products cannot be used in lethal injection executions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… for enforcing the 2010 New York State Rechargeable Battery Law that requires manufacturers and retailers recycle … (C2R), a non-profit program funded by the rechargeable battery and portable electronics industry, under a plan … to the DEC, an annual report on the recycling efforts that battery manufacturers are required to provide under the law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… and members either do not renew or become ineligible for coverage. To help members, MetroPlus needs to actively … in the city and the state to ensure a smooth transition for its members and avoid interruptions in insurance coverage … to execute its strategic plan will, in part, depend on whether it can maintain membership levels by among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… to attack climate change and has been entrusted with many new duties,” DiNapoli said. “The expansion of DEC’s mission, combined with the state’s severe fiscal challenges, raises the … State Division of the Budget In the current fiscal year, with state spending curtailed at many agencies, DEC spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… non-financial impacts of hosting a casino on issues like gambling addiction or quality of life issues. Comptroller … Collections – Follow-up (May 2021) A Question of Balance: Gambling Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York State (November 2020) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits … to identify those who appear eligible for Medicare and have them apply. DiNapoli’s audit , which covered the … covered by federal funds. DOH administers both Medicaid and the Essential Plan. Because the qualifications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction Services … ease and 24/7 availability of mobile betting apps, problem gambling and addiction are poised to increase. More attention … saw the largest revenue decline at $2.9 million. Problem Gambling Since DiNapoli’s 2020 gaming report , OASAS spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… greater rate. More than half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough … In 2021-2022 homeowners or renters spent an average of $30,300 on housing costs, only trailing the San Francisco and … over 50% of their income on rent than in 2011. After a dip in 2020, rents rose in 2021 and 2022, and more people in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… or negotiate the sale, lease or rental of housing based on a protected class, such as age, race, income, national … system for housing discrimination complaints resulted in lost, unprocessed or mislabeled claims. Officials could … management system. Some complaints that were not recorded in the system were found by DHR officials in a filing cabinet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… Just a year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal stability and no projected budget gaps in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial … Just a year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal stability and no projected budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… “The state has made meaningful efforts to reduce food insecurity, but it will be hard-pressed to expand or even … security in this period. As previously reported by the Office of the State Comptroller, pandemic relief funds that … months of 2025 as a baseline for benefit costs, DiNapoli’s office estimates the Senate proposal would cost New York up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-food