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DiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and especially vital for businesses, remote workers, online education and health … with slow, satellite-based internet that is inadequate for today’s needs. The state is now embarking on another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, the agency responsible for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of … will only get worse as use of rechargeable batteries increases.” Rechargeable batteries can contain toxic metals … be recycled under the law. The rising use of the batteries increases the urgency that DEC uphold its responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… who provide revenues to that Business Unit only and for which a revenue contract reviewed by the Office of the … Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance on revenue contracts that require OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) … to Twilight participants. As the program coordinator, Jason Cecile was in charge of the Twilight teaching schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for city officials to turn the page and overhaul their fiscal … a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid for essential services and infrastructure. The city lacked … and procedures to ensure claims were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… harassment, and retaliation directed toward employees for years. Recently, Microsoft announced plans to acquire … are addressed, and executives are held accountable for any wrongdoing. Tesla has been the subject of news … including $130 million in punitive damages, against Tesla for its racially hostile work environment. Starbucks recently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is … was $4.8 billion, or 38.8 percent, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), adopt new … energy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce … ESG and workforce issues. The Fund owned 1,674,102 shares in McDonald’s valued at $359,229,000 as of Dec. 31, 2020. … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with an estimated $247.7 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… ago, home internet access was a cutting-edge innovation for many New York households. Today, reliable high-speed … with 36,250 new premises each year until May 2020; Speed increases to 100 Mbps statewide by 2018 and 300 Mbps by 2019; … regarding free and affordable internet and network speed increases. 34 After a series of rulings that levied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District , Dobbs Ferry Union … and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Chazy Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to ensure claims are adequately documented and supported, for legitimate district purposes and approved prior to … County) District officials do not have long-term plans for reserve balance levels or usage. The reserves for retirement contributions, compensated absences and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the … and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the … District Treasurer, as well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System … ability to weather volatile markets. Our prudent strategy for long-term, steady returns helps ensure our state’s … reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… which was $4.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher pandemic-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … all aspects of our regional transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA … assessment detailing long-term infrastructure priorities for maintaining and improving its system. The last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … prompt attention, as follows: $3.2 million was paid for clinic, practitioner, managed care capitation, pharmacy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County … man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer DA Donnelly, the State Police, … The victim, an 86-year-old New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) pensioner, met Diacetis through an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensioner