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Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), released today by … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, commended the Comptroller and Fund staff for holding “themselves to the highest … An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Total $13 Billion, Down From 2022
… could cause profits to decline even more in the second half. As the Federal Reserve has tightened monetary … employer in the securities industry. New York state was home to 207,500 securities industry jobs in 2022. By comparison, California had the second highest number of industry jobs at 97,100. After two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-total-13-billion-down-2022DiNapoli: State Health Department Oversight of Lead Service Line Replacement Program Needs Improvement
… water service lines. The audit found millions of dollars in state funds left unused or spent on administrative costs … with higher blood lead levels were not prioritized. “Lead in drinking water poses a serious threat to public health, … oversight. Although the cost to replace lead service lines in the state far exceeds available funding, better guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-health-department-oversight-lead-service-line-replacement-program-needs-improvementDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Growth in 2025 was higher than the 3.8% average annual growth rate … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $244 billion in calendar year 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025SUNY Bulletin No. SU-322.1
… establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Services Unit (SSU BU 21) titles who work … SUNY providers that opt into a pilot program for employees in certain titles to establish a temporary overtime rate up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3221-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-322.2
… establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Services Unit (SSU BU 21) titles who work … SUNY providers that opt into a pilot program for employees in certain titles to establish a temporary overtime rate up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3222-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… New York state is in a stronger financial position, reflecting better budgeting … that the state’s fiscal condition is the best it has been in years. Still, some budgetary challenges persist," DiNapoli … gaps to manageable levels, but efforts to keep spending in line with revenues must continue along with addressing our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in violation of Penal Law § 155.40(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… years or more, the district is required to report this to family court. If the court determines the district made … an expected time frame for when districts should petition Family Court regarding UDC; and developing uniform procedural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… RGRTA, which provides public transportation services in Rochester and several surrounding counties, has had a … March 31, 2014, RGRTA distributed a total of $1.8 million in bonuses. The incentive program directed $1 million (or 57 … were not linked to specific work they performed. In fact, auditors found that more than 90 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced today that, John Aber, 49, of Staten Island, pleaded guilty before Orange … department for their investigation and the arrest of John Aber. I also thank the Office of the New York State … District Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… of all Americans. Comptroller DiNapoli, was joined in the filling to the EPA by California State Treasurer John … The White House cannot afford to stick America's head in the sand when it comes to creating a cleaner economy. If … don't act now, American businesses are at risk of lagging in the world marketplace." "At a time when the White House …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerOpinion 92-34
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge … and remit the surcharge payments to the Justice Court Fund in the State Comptroller's Office. You have inquired with respect to the mandatory parking surcharges collected in certain cities pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 91-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Termination … AUTHORITIES LAW, §2828: The term "liabilities", as used in Public Authorities Law, §2828, includes bonds, notes and, … You ask whether the term "liabilities", as used in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56DiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $74.4 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17, a decline of $300.1 … the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in February, primarily due to lower than anticipated business tax collections in March. "While personal income tax and consumption tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, canal officials largely concur with … of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agency must provide a formal certification and use an approved boilerplate contract for each transaction submitted … agency’s certification form and boilerplate must have been approved by the Comptroller. Quick Contracting transactions … uses the standard boilerplate that has been previously approved by the Comptroller’s Office and that contains all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal
… difficult times faced by our state. The pandemic is far from over, and it continues to have damaging effects on our … difficult times faced by our state The pandemic is far from over and it continues to have damaging effects on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-cuomos-executive-budget-proposalDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… and problems that have plagued P3 projects elsewhere in the country. “New York’s aging infrastructure needs to be … structured agreements have significantly cost taxpayers in other states.” Although P3 agreements can cover almost any … involved roads, bridges, buildings and water facilities. In some instances, private entities are allowed to set tolls, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted in 30 arrests and the restitution of $3 million last year. … investigations. Prior to joining the Comptroller’s office in 2011, he was chief counsel to the state Inspector General, an assistant attorney general in the state Attorney General’s office and an assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiative