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DiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… year ended March 31, 2018. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a record $716 million in 2015 – up nearly $55 million from the year before, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … million,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s state agencies need to ensure that overtime use is justified, while ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… it gets back from Washington and threats to cut federal funding for health care and other programs could tip the … further," DiNapoli said. "The state relies on the federal government for a third of its annual budget, but the … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… said New Yorkers should use their gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees and register cards … property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2017-18, more than $11.6 million from gift cards was … season, many of them go unused," said DiNapoli. "Last year, my office received nearly $12 million from dormant gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were … were no written procedures that provided direction on how to record and maintain the data. Further, the data was … However, the staff was unable to provide support for how they arrived at the number of complaints investigated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s billing for sewer services provided to the Fort for the period January 1, 2014 through April 17, … in the 1970 contract and consult with the Town attorney to identify the appropriate manner to address any previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162DiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… investment returns consistent with the risk of private equity by making investments that meet fiduciary standards. … portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments and has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… to retain nearly $250,000 that should have been spent on improving the courses even as the operator drifted toward … golf courses and to remit revenues to the county based on percentage calculations. The contract was later extended … complaints about the condition of the courses, and relied on limited internal audits to monitor operations without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect those children, according to an audit … by those entrusted with managing their care and are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring … community-based voluntary agencies. The agencies are required to conduct regular visits to children in the care of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released today by … (PMA), which it charged to SUNY Downstate while working on this project. "SUNY Downstate's fiscal problems were severe … is included in the audit . For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… Counties. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital … New York State Public Health Law requires counties to pay Medicaid diagnosis related group (DRG) rates to hospitals … to lower outpatient costs. Key Findings The counties do not have adequate procedures for reviewing inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to … 76% from $16.5 million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were responsible for 61.2% of … created during the life of their projects, with a median salary of $40,000. This is 1.7% (3,942 jobs) lower than in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… of Throop Supervisor was arrested and pleaded guilty today to stealing nearly $11,000 from the town over a two-year … York State Police announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Official … again. “William Tarby exploited his position with the town to pay off personal debts and make home improvements,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… campaign relating to the 2021 Utica City School Board election and a non-school related fundraiser. As part of the … Board President Louis LaPolla, were arrested in November 2023. Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the district attorney, … to send election mailers in support of a school board candidate. He was also accused of using school resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as early as … students take a personal finance class to graduate high school. New York should get with the program. I issued an … they’d been required to take a personal finance class in school. Also, a study by the Financial Industry Regulatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… update them. Auditors reviewed a sample of regional office site visits and recertification records and found 10 of 14 … services due to unknown openings. For example, pregnant women or opioid users are prioritized on wait lists. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… from the Morley Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
… UAW and the big three automakers. “With the announcement of a tentative agreement at General Motors, the end of an historic strike by the United Auto Workers will come to … at the three companies. I had the opportunity to walk the picket line with members of UAW Local 3039 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strike