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DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… implement the law locally and are reimbursed by the state for costs,” DiNapoli said. “Our analysis shows a recent … progresses.” Counties are reimbursed by the state for all new and ongoing costs associated with implementation of RTA. To qualify for reimbursement, counties must adhere to the state property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals (RFPs) or written and verbal quotes, a … and purchases from 10 vendors, totaling $965,535, for professional services. Audit Summary District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … with its written policies, and that each purchase was for a proper school district purpose. The Board delegated its … District’s claims. These two employees were responsible for examining and allowing or rejecting all accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial … as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and disbursing District funds, maintaining … of oversight and inaccurate accounting records and reports increases the risk that funds could be lost or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 39 water outlets not sampled for … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… Essex County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors (Board) properly approve and monitor projects … development agencies (IDAs) are established by special act of the State Legislature to advance the job opportunities, … economic welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York State. IDAs provide financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… may have positioned New York City’s securities industry for a good year despite recent economic developments, … securities industry employment was a positive development for the city’s economy, the industry may resort to staffing … over the coming months to bolster profits. The average salary, including bonuses, in the securities industry in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) and the New … lodged against them faced little or no repercussions. For the sake of city residents, more action must be taken to address noisy clubs and bars. We commend the NYPD for acknowledging the problem and taking steps to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an … years probation and paid a total of $4303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 3.38 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2019, raising its … percent target rate of return to determine if it is due for an adjustment as a matter of prudent fiscal management. … state and municipal employees with retirement security for generations to come." The Fund's estimated value reflects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) overall return in the third quarter of the state fiscal year 2015 was 1.91 … 31, 2014. The Fund has 39.5 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 13.2 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: 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: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… by $80 million in the first half of 2016, which accounts for the majority of local sales tax growth statewide. Of the … in New York state with their own general sales tax, 11 had increases. Yonkers had the largest growth at 17.3 percent due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016NY 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 … it has taken to mitigate cyber risk in its operations. For any long term investor, this could be both material and … I am urging our fellow shareholders to join us in calling for more details from the company." DiNapoli filed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-express-scripts-shareholders-back-cyber-security-risk-proposalNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wells Fargo Needs to Pull Back the Curtain on Its Incentive Pay Program
… Wells Fargo shareholders urging them to support his call for the bank to provide a report detailing the company's … to fellow Wells Fargo shareholders to support his call for the bank to provide a report detailing the companys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wells-fargo-needs-pull-back-curtain-its-incentive-pay-programDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… manage or enforce the county’s contract with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, … but was amended to require Tindale to contribute $300,000 for a substantial clubhouse project at one course, and to … of the lack of oversight, Tindale did not perform or pay for a number of required contractual duties, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… levels. The city should continue to identify opportunities for agency savings, which will provide added budgetary … and are manageable under current conditions. The budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion that … estimated 1.8 percent, with non-property taxes declining for the first time since FY 2010. Job creation has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetNYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… Systems, manage more than $330 billion in assets for more than 1.7 million current and retired state, city, … a business-as-usual approach,” DiNapoli said. “It’s time for the SEC to step in and, through regulatory or enforcement … on the risks they face from climate change is a red flag for investors,” Stringer said. “The SEC has both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted … the United States Postal Inspection Service and thank them for their continued partnership with my office and diligence … and using the money to fund business ventures and pay for his own personal expenses,” said DA Donnelly. “I am …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… was supposed to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 million in rebates to the state over a … Express Scripts collected rebates but failed to turn over a significant amount of them to the state. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nys