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DiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… vital for businesses, remote workers, online education and health care appointments, but Empire State Development’s … to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New NY Broadband Program did not meet its goal to close … As New York continues to rebuild from the pandemic’s impact, nine projects under the program still await …
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
… the law. A law passed in September 2021 requires that by 2035 all new cars and trucks sold in New York have zero …
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
… and for which a revenue contract reviewed by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is not required. (Refer to … that require OSC review.) For example, the Department of Agriculture and Markets should set up as Local Customers … (Refer to Section 7.A – Centralized Corporate Customers of this Chapter for additional guidance on when Centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School Twilight Program pleaded guilty to … the coordinated efforts of the New York State Comptroller’s Office and the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
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
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, … made 29 recommendations to overhaul the operations of the city comptroller’s office and establish necessary …
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
… with portfolio companies Activision Blizzard Inc. , Tesla Inc. and Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on … and executives are held accountable for any wrongdoing. Tesla has been the subject of news reports and allegations of … including $130 million in punitive damages, against Tesla for its racially hostile work environment. Starbucks …
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
… higher than the same period last year. State Operating Funds spending through May totaled $17.1 billion, which was … and general state charges. Spending from State Operating Funds was $1.1 billion lower than projected. As of May 31, …
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
… new energy efficiency measures and increase their use of renewable energy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreements, … opportunities for the Fund’s investments. As part of his comprehensive Climate Action Plan to protect …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the … McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce diversity data and tie executive compensation to the company’s ability to … the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
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 … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
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
… Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State September 2021 PDF Version Message from the … necessity to effectively work, learn, communicate and play in our society. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the … in the past, the State should leverage public dollars and form public-private partnerships to increase the scale of …
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 Free … that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … – Reserve Funds (Westchester County) The district has a reserve fund policy which provides guidance on how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… with service providers. Honeoye Central School District – Payroll (Ontario County) District officials did not adequately segregate payroll duties or establish sufficient compensating controls. The payroll clerk performed all steps in the payroll process, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the organization which operates the Essex County … Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the fair were managed for the benefit of … been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60000 in funds …
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
… lowered the long-term assumed rate of return on the Fund’s investments from 6.8% to 5.9%. “The Fund’s strength gives … and approved by DiNapoli. A copy of the Actuary’s report can be found here . In 2012, DiNapoli began providing … projection of their annual pension bill. Employers can use this projection in the preparation of their budgets. …
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
… forecast (May estimates) by $7.2 billion through the end of September, according to the monthly State Cash Report … were $1.8 billion greater than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the First Quarter Update to the … halfway through the fiscal year are an encouraging sign of economic recovery,” DiNapoli said. “This provides an …
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
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays … and is overdue for an update. The MTA is now required by state law to produce a needs assessment every five years … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
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
… , Holland Patent Central School District , Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School and the Tully Central School … use their access for questionable activity. Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School – Procurement (Monroe County) … District Holland Patent Central School District Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School and the Tully Central School …
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
… Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of … with the necessary treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensioner