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Ordinary Death Benefit
… to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is … to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Lead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected. The … on Soldiers’ shoes; through the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system; and as a result of weapons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to … energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides … or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about how the … the MTA to provide an honest and transparent accounting of what it can afford and which capital projects it will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget … go toward debt payments and peak around 19.5% in 2024 and 2025 before declining slightly. However, after adjusting for … Authority’s Debt Profile Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… announced that they have called on Netflix shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its employees’ rights to freedom of association and … has resulted in walkouts and demands for change in company culture. Many of the working conditions at the heart of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to … “Empire State Development has an important role in helping New York’s economy grow and create jobs, especially now as we … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget complies with the tax levy limit. Town of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (Essex County) Auditors identified … a total of $32,179 in questionable and inappropriate payroll payments and unaccounted for cash receipts. In … written policies and procedures for processing payroll and maintaining leave time accruals resulted in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… that Roger Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has … state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment for his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. … auditors, investigators and the Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he … General Schneiderman. I thank our auditors, investigators and the Attorney General's office for their work on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "This should serve as a warning to those who would blur the line between their … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementXI.2.H Multiyear Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and the resulting contracts, may be structured on the basis … if such approval was required for the original contract, and the submission of relevant documentation. Alternatively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2h-multiyear-contractsOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… audit covered the period from July 2019 through December 2024. About the Program SUNY operates the EOP, which provides … Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key Findings Overall, we … did not clearly support the services received or the full amount of the expenditure. 16 (4%) EOP students (of 400), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) request … stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," said … bottom line at risk." "The Mattel agreement brings to 161 the number of companies that have reached political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… bonds totaling $215.2 million. The state expects to sell $146.2 million for new money transportation, … Depending on market conditions, the state also expects to sell $69 million to refund a portion of certain outstanding General Obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… for the historical project cancellation rate. As of April 2023, there were 230 large-scale renewable projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Objectives To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural … (HTFC) is engaging in adequate outreach activities to make sure the program is reaching rural areas throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programProtecting our Elderly Population: Select Elder Care Program Audits (2021-2023)
New York State has the fourth-largest population of older adults in the United States, with over 3.3 million New Yorkers age 65 and older (about 17 percent of the population).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/select-elder-care-program-audits-2021-2023.pdfEco News - April 2024
Over the last year, my office has conducted audits of the State’s air quality monitoring, the MTA’s preparedness for extreme weather events, the security of our water supply and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/eco-newsletter-2024.pdf