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DiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… Union Pacific and Centerpoint Energy – have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request … stockholders’ meeting. “Investors have the legal right to know how corporate dollars are being spent in the … said. “These companies should be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose their political expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to local jurisdictions in those months upward or downward … collections in New York grew by 129 in October compared to a year ago State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020DiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 2021,” said DiNapoli. “While the pandemic does not appear to have prompted a ‘great resignation’ from the state … sharply in 2021 than in the prior decade. The state needs to continue to attract and retain a range of diverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021Woodbourne Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-98-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Woodbourne Fire District’s (District) progress, … records and reports or provided regular financial reports to the Board. Perform a thorough audit of all claims prior to payment Adopt realistic budgets or maintain reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/03/woodbourne-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-98-fTioga Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-170-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Tioga Fire District’s (District) progress, as … training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the District’s financial activities and helped … policy, as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment. Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/22/tioga-fire-district-audit-follow-2022m-170-fFine Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-81-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Fine Fire District’s (District) progress, as of … reports. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations each year and there was an increased risk … were maintained, it received written financial reports to manage operations or that the District’s required annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/12/fine-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-81-fTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides funds to assist low-income families and individuals through child … non-cash assistance. Cash Temporary Assistance is limited to 60 months for any adult. In February 2026, 192,500 people … in the non-cash portion of the Safety Net Program due to substance abuse on the part of the case member. Source: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceCuddebackville Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-94-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Cuddebackville Fire District’s (District) … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through … the Board paid a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/07/17/cuddebackville-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-94-fDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … program established by municipalities and fire districts to recruit and retain active fire service volunteers. … volunteers. “The men and women who volunteer their time to protect our communities should get the benefits they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… Dunkel for stealing more than $87,000 by padding bills to pay for hotels, education credits and other expenses. … rejecting a $133,860 extension of a related contract due to the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel diverted more than $87,000 in public money meant to promote immunization of children across the state,” State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections. Thomas was sentenced to pay a $13,000 fine in addition to a one-year conditional discharge during which time Thomas … campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of Public Works, for teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from … Capuano pleaded guilty today in Rensselaer County Court to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class E felony), … carries a potential prison sentence of one and a third to four years. Capuano sold the scrap metal for his personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… (Fund) committed an additional approximately $2.4 billion to three funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and … Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. To date, the Fund has deployed over $26.5 billion, toward its goal of $40 billion, to specific investment opportunities in the SICS Program. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… slightly above updated projections this month, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … $831.1 million lower than initial projections. The year to year increase was primarily due to federal receipts (up $1.3 billion or 7.9 percent), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false … “These vendors shamelessly falsified numerous invoices to inflate their bills to the state in an effort to defraud the taxpayers of over … announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200000 by submitting false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… today issued the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of … DiNapoli’s office. “Cheon Park blatantly enriched himself to the tune of millions of dollars and deprived children with … plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $543 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… scheduled for September 27th and 28th, currently estimated to total approximately $543 million. The state expects to sell $459.4 million for new money transportation, … bonds. Market conditions permitting, the state expects to sell $83.4 million or more of Series 2023C bonds to refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-543-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the state … the ongoing impact of COVID19 My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignationDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… from the fire association for his private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the money. Unfortunately, their hands–off approach led to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State … holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftXII.6 Unique Payment Situations – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process certain payment situations where the type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6-unique-payment-situations