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DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… in corporate funds since the 2010 election cycle, but that does not provide a complete picture of the company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and … to see if they are owed money. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… in April grew by 45.7 percent over the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. … Much of this spike in monthly statewide local sales taxes over last year reflects the extremely weak collections … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… complexity of its various economic development programs. In 2016, ESD’s Board of Directors voted to replace its … of ESD’s loan and grant projects to Dynamics was completed in early 2019. ESD budgeted $2.9 million for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… that cash was deposited into McDougall’s personal bank account on several days the cash was not deposited into the county clerk’s bank account. Investigators determined over $200,000 of recorded cash receipts were not deposited into the clerk’s account. The investigation is ongoing as DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … district’s revenues fell short by an average of $740,000 in the general fund and $100,000 in the school lunch fund. Auditors also found that the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… improve competitive employment opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities. It is disappointing that this … the inequities and barriers they face when they look for employment.” There are approximately 1 million … however, are employed, compared to the 74% employment rate for working-age adults statewide. In addition to increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… payments to the providers. The audit covered the period from April 2021 through September 2021, and certain claims … the audit fieldwork, the Department removed the providers from the Medicaid program. Key Recommendations We made 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… making it even more important for these individuals to have a secure place to keep their money and watch it grow. As … proposed increased the amount of savings individuals could have in their NY ABLE account. Now, the maximum account … so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they move. NY ABLE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… change,” DiNapoli said. “I commend the companies that have accepted our proposals. Our work is not done, however, … a record number of director nominees at companies that have failed to address climate risks. In total, the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… work today supports the Church of England as a Christian presence in every community. The annual objectives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and a big driver of state spending," DiNapoli said. “Errors can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… fewer than 100 people. Specifically, 98% of businesses have fewer than 100 employees, and 93% have fewer than 25 employees. Based on U.S. Census Bureau … of distributing funds to businesses. Furthermore, without any form of performance review, any potential improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has more than doubled since 2012, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … or more of their CTL. By 2018, that number had risen to 20, with ten municipalities exhausting more than 90 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual … place in our schools and the public rightly demands that school officials take the necessary steps to protect all … or $15 million, of these expenditures was spent on video surveillance equipment. Nearly $8 million went to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… DiNapoli. Nearly 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic … undermines New Yorkers’ living standards and quality of life and damages the state’s economic health.” Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… available fund balance. In addition, Amsterdam officials have not filed the city’s 2011-12 or 2012-13 annual financial … and accurate monthly bank reconciliations and ensure that any differences disclosed by the reconciliation process are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) used a catering company which tacked … state agencies should keep watch over the public’s money and, in this case, DMNA should now recover any inappropriate … report concludes that DMNA paid an inflated price for the fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon than the price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recovery