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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… and the members of the New York Pension system have bet on the people of Northern Ireland and invested their … returns. We are excited to continue our relationship with the Fund and create partnerships with more companies in Northern Ireland to help them realize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… her death. Johnson was arraigned on Oct. 11 before Judge Anna Acquafredda in Suffolk County District Court. His next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the … gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. “Gaming has … in the last several years,” DiNapoli said. “With the ease and 24/7 availability of mobile betting apps, problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District , … and the Pelham Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … this time, the board appropriated almost $14.7 million of fund balance, most of which was not used. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. … Lisa Dillon, 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for … audits and investigations have led to more than 140 arrests and more than $37 million in restitutions since 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced today that the former court clerk for … and our partnership with District Attorney Calarco and the State Police,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… the Center for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CiTi) BOCES. “William Fisher was supposed to help adults earn … position to take advantage of others.” Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies with Fisher’s time sheets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… collections, local governments did benefit, with the three small host towns receiving the most compared to the size of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… budget gaps underscore the importance of building up rainy day reserves and enhancing criteria for their use. At the end of SFY 2022-23, statutory rainy day reserves totaled $6.3 billion. The Enacted Budget … grew by $4 billion in SFY 2024-25, $5.3 billion in SFY 2025-26, and $6.3 billion in SFY 2026-27. The gaps are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staffing costs. Between … and September 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for … nurses in NYC Health + Hospitals H+H facilities leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection … counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Sidney , Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company and the Western Sullivan Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… the agency responsible for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually … nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety if … are being recycled in New York as the law requires or how much is being recycled. The agency also does little with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… today found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment … claims involving providers who were not certified to treat Medicaid patients. This not only costs taxpayers, but also … shortcomings with its billing system.” The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the … was the result of the coordinated efforts of the New York State Comptroller’s Office and the Onondaga County … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the Onondaga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… forged signatures of officials and had village officials sign blank checks, which she then cashed. “Former … The plea resolution was conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a reduction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and … on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets. Below are the findings of some of the communities reviewed: Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town of Riverhead (Suffolk County) Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions … agreements, the Fund withdrew the shareholder resolutions with the companies. “More and more companies understand that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… mission to address the urgent threat of climate change and other pressing issues, but spending to support the … is leading major initiatives to attack climate change and has been entrusted with many new duties,” DiNapoli said. … raises the question of whether the agency has the staff and funding it needs to carry out its critically important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-grow