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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations

… and more companies understand that addressing climate change, by reducing their carbon emissions, helps their … enormous opportunities for smart, sustainable investments. My thanks to these companies for recognizing their role in … best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operations

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… of accumulated net assets. Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (Dutchess County) Auditors reviewed the process used to construct a new fire station as well as construction-related expenditures and … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements

… or whether they’re going out with the trash where they put New York’s environment, public health and safety at risk. … rechargeable batteries increases.” Rechargeable batteries can contain toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirements

Street Construction-Related Permits

… have complied with the application requirements and permit conditions, including completing the project by the scheduled permit expiration date. We also determined whether DOT … such as licensed master plumbers. DOT’s Bureau of Permit Management and Construction Control is responsible for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permits

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… announced his office completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District , Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District , Haldane Central School District , Randolph Academy Union Free School District , Saranac Central School District and … DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2

Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates

… P. DiNapoli. “Ensuring that residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen … required by the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) through that agency’s National Ombudsman …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocates

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda Central School District , … spent appropriately and effectively.” Garden City Union Free School District – Overtime (Nassau County) District … his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District Gowanda Central School District Holland …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… his office completed audits of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , Honeoye Central School District , Jefferson Central School District , Keene … his office completed audits of the East Greenbush Central School District CSD East Rockaway Union Free School District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

DiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks

… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risks

NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections

… tax abatements. Business tax collections continued to fall short of expectations, but the shortfall was offset by higher … to exceed the city’s forecasts, at least in the near term, and recommends that the city increase its reserves … The Health and Hospitals Corp. still faces serious long-term financial and structural challenges. In the absence of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collections

DiNapoli Releases Profile of State's Economic Development Agency

… (ESDC) that found there is minimal financial information for many of its 168 subsidiaries and limited public reporting … on government spending, including how funds are used for state and local economic development programs. DiNapoli’s … auditing ESDC’s oversight of the vendor responsible for promoting certain state economic development programs.  …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-releases-profile-states-economic-development-agency

DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Frewsburg Central School District , Holley Central School District and the … completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-audits

DiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections

… the size of the out-year budget gaps. To his credit, Mayor de Blasio has prudently maintained the city’s reserves at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collections

DiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies

… failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and … benefit New York taxpayers.” In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companies

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk

… investment, including our $4 billion low emissions index that shifts stock holdings away from the biggest carbon …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-risk

DiNapoli 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 proposals by … health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown sharply over the past decade but …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkers

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … and Benefits (Ulster County) Town officials overpaid health insurance buyout incentives to two employees by more … also did not properly withhold employee contributions for health insurance coverage. Village of Spencer – Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

DiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals

… and Southwestern Energy. "Mitigating climate risk through clean technologies and adjusting to the worldwide effort to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goals

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion

… tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion less than the same … year and personal income tax collections are falling short of what was expected," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayer anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billion

DiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board

… proposal with Monster Beverage Corporation calling on the company to report on plans to increase gender and racial … support for increased board diversity,” DiNapoli said. “Company value and board diversity are linked. Businesses that … is often symptomatic of larger, systemic problems in the company’s governance.” “For almost six years, Monster …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-board