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DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are recycled as required by law to protect the environment and public safety, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “We use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsStreet Construction-Related Permits
… and reviews appropriate fees for both online and in-person applications. There is a central permit office in … an online application. An applicant must first register by submitting a completed permittee … must perform repairs within 30 days of receiving a CAR. Corrective action is required within 3 hours of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… New York state schools’ compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a … “All students deserve schools that support them and are safe and free from harassment and bullying. School districts … for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … effectively.” Chazy Union Free School District – Payroll (Clinton County) District officials have established adequate … flow purposes. Saranac Central School District – Payroll (Clinton County) The payroll clerk’s duties were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… number of staff for the federal fiscal year (FFY) ended Sept. 30, 2018, and about 30 percent of facilities were not … per 2,000 beds ranked 39th compared to other states as of Sept. 30, 2017. According to NYSOFA, the number of facilities … – by about 84 percent – from 247 in the FFY ended Sept. 30, 2016 to 454 in the FFY ended Sept. 30, 2018. Nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District officials granted unnecessary permissions for changing student grades, assuming accounts and identities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to ensure claims are adequately documented and supported, for legitimate district purposes and approved prior to … when making purchases and procuring professional services. In addition, the district did not always have written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… the potential for slightly higher tax collections in the near term, a large windfall is unlikely in FY 2017. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… in FY 2018 (the fastest in three years), boosted by a near doubling of capital gains and the strength of the city’s … are likely to exceed the city’s forecasts, at least in the near term, and recommends that the city increase its reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsDiNapoli Releases Profile of State's Economic Development Agency
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a profile … (ESDC) that found there is minimal financial information for many of its 168 subsidiaries and limited public reporting … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released a profile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-releases-profile-states-economic-development-agencyDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Frewsburg Central … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… pension fund is investing in New York’s future.” Trillium Group, a fund manager for the In-State Private Equity … example of what can happen when you connect a talented group of founders with private equity capital from New York … said Chris O’Donnell, general partner for Trillium Group. 5LINX has operations in the United States and Canada. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… New York City projects a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 … are slowing, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The city’s … Although job growth is slowing, it continues to set new records. The city is on pace to add more than 90,000 jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… of Nelson Rivera, the former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County, for working with others to rig the bidding … process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Rivera today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to two counts of the class "E" felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… available rebates over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective … of Health can do more to maximize rebate collections from drug companies,” DiNapoli said. “DOH must be diligent in its … York taxpayers.” In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the number one U.S. pension fund, and the third globally, for its work … fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global … hard work to protect the retirement security of more than one million New Yorkers from climate risk has been recognized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown sharply over the past decade, but … for those programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Exemptions Administration , Town of Shandaken , Village of Spencer , Village of Suffern and the City of Yonkers . "In … contributions for health insurance coverage. Village of Spencer – Board Oversight (Tioga County) The board does not … Tax Exemptions Administration Town of Shandaken Village of Spencer Village of Suffern and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… P. DiNapoli today announced that three major U.S. energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by … effort to limit global warming are vital to these companies’ future," DiNapoli said. "Corporations need to … reality. We will continue to monitor and engage with these companies as they report on their efforts to reduce carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theft