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DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according … of State's Division of Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcing the 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers … the division referred only two cases to legal counsel for further enforcement, versus 29 in 2015 and 2014 combined. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions … "Safe drinking water is a basic need and, as we learned in the wake of widespread problems in Hoosick Falls and Newburgh, the state must step up its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … financial reports. In addition, the town’s procedures for auditing claims were not in compliance with town law. … have not established formal policies or procedures for handling and recording cash receipts. Town of Kiantone – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… by and let that happen. Corporate sponsors should stand up for human rights and the respect and equality symbolized in … their reputations and shareholder value. There’s no excuse for being silent on these issues.” The letters cite the … rights of LGBT people are not acceptable. The obligation for these companies to strive toward responsible and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman. "Mr. Garcia betrayed his … Berman, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in … of Ossining, NY, was sentenced to two years of supervised release and fined $20,000. Garcia paid full restitution to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… but greater clarity is needed on how the state will pay for it all.” DiNapoli praised the Governor’s reform … amendment to authorize the forfeiture of pension rights for public officials who are convicted of crimes related to … new one-shot and temporary resources in the coming year. Increases school aid by $991 million or 4.3 percent in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… The CRF and the Church of England filed a similar proposal for consideration at Exxon's 2016 annual meeting. Despite … support from 38.2% of voting shareholders, a record for a climate change resolution at the company. "As … DiNapoli said. "We want to know what Exxon's strategy is for continued profitability as governments around the world …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , City of Troy and the Village of Tuxedo Park . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable and the 2019 tentative … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. New Hyde Park Fire District – Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks Express Scripts' Shareholders to Back Cyber Security Risk Proposal
… Scripts shareholders urging them to support his call for the pharmacy benefit management company to publicly … taken to ensure cyber security. DiNapoli's request, in the form of a shareholder proposal , will be voted on at … it has taken to mitigate cyber risk in its operations. For any long term investor, this could be both material and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-express-scripts-shareholders-back-cyber-security-risk-proposalDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… to managing investment risk posed by climate change. In January 2016, DiNapoli created and allocated $2 billion to a … existing indices of domestic stocks, the Russell 1000. In January 2018, DiNapoli announced a $2 billion increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal … of $38.4 billion were $831.1 million below projections for the period, primarily because personal income tax … that was paid later during SFY 2015-16. Other significant increases include spending for public health programs (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $135 million for fiscal year 2016, but the surplus will likely grow as tax … P. DiNapoli. “This is shaping up to be another solid year for the city. Job growth in the five boroughs has been … industry, one of the city’s economic engines, is on track for a good year and profits are likely to exceed last year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical … to ensure they complied with the agency’s standards for delivering services to seniors. A random sample of 53 … instances where providers failed to meet DFTA’s standards for delivering timely services to 18 of the clients (34%). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesXVII.2.D Federal M-Year Reminder – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… 31 USC §§1551-1557) which requires all Federal agencies to close fixed year appropriation accounts and cancel any … All State agencies should review expiring grant documents to ensure payments and disbursements are correctly posted to M-Year affected appropriation records. Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2d-federal-m-year-reminderState Agencies Bulletin No. 2122
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the automatic system termination of employees who have not received a paycheck since 12/31/2021, and to provide agencies … the Last Check Date. Agency Actions To exclude employees from the automatic system termination process, agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2122-automatic-system-termination-employees-not-paid-more-one-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 2092
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable … Retirement System (NYCBERS) for the 2023 plan year is $19,729.00. Affected Employees Tier 6 members of NYCERS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2092-2023-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… health care programs' laws or regulations. DOH terminated 26 of those providers, but the status of five other providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 totaled $121.1 billion — … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for SFY 2021-22 were $38.8 billion higher than the previous … than the most recent forecast; $724 million set aside for public employee health insurance costs; $843 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at … requiring a defendant on probation to pay their victim for losses and/or damages sustained as a result of the … criminal offense. Restitution may include reimbursement for medical bills, counseling expenses, loss of earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… obtained $14,071.59 in unlawful buyout payments until his resignation in 2020. Fletcher was employed by the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insurance