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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda … School and the Tully Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … properly authorized. Overtime payments totaled $41,663, of which $36,723 had not been preapproved. Because district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in … a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. “Despite our best efforts, … shelters that pose a real danger to the health and safety of families and individuals that have nowhere else to go. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), has … controversies and we are seeking a full accounting of what they are doing to stop these abhorrent behaviors and … other things: The total number and aggregate dollar amount of disputes settled by the company related to sexual abuse or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more … P. DiNapoli. The audit found the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has not done … income exceeds allowable limits. “The severe shortage of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is … publicly available data, Wynn Resorts has spent millions of dollars in corporate funds on political activities since the 2010 election cycle. Without disclosure of political spending, Wynn Resorts shareholders are unable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bath Central School District , Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central … and the Sagaponack Common School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … for the months ending April 30, 2017 through the end of the audit period. King Center Charter School – Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNY 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 … and ensure improved human capital management. As a result of McDonald’s new policy, DiNapoli and the Fund are … connect executive compensation to the company’s management of ESG and workforce issues. The Fund owned 1,674,102 shares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityDiNapoli: 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-operationsDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… and poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according … passengers," DiNapoli said. "LIRR is an important part of the New York City metro-area economy and needs to run … needs. DiNapoli's audit examined LIRR's response to some of the 2,004 trains that were canceled or delayed by 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central … and the Romulus Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … County) The district's claims auditor approved $114,333 of claims without documentation to support that the prices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: 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 particular attention … latest report . “The MTA is getting a large infusion of federal infrastructure funds, but its long-term finances … are still in trouble as it wrestles with an overdue list of repairs and upgrades and growing debt,” DiNapoli said. “It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherAudit 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-vernonDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… (ESD) New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New … did not meet its goal to close the internet gap because of poor planning and execution,” DiNapoli said. “As my … service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) …
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 state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not doing enough to … for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually happening or whether they’re going … enforcing it, or this hazard will only get worse as use of rechargeable batteries increases.” Rechargeable batteries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released … not issue timely, consistent guidance to the vast majority of their certified group homes. Inconsistent emergency … 6,929 group homes across the state during the first wave of the deadly pandemic, though the audit did not establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, … seen from January to September for the 2010 to 2019 period of recovery and expansion following the Great Recession. “New … significant fiscal risk for municipalities amid signs of a slowing economy,” said DiNapoli. “Local officials who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … districts in fiscal stress the prior year. The low number of districts with stress designations largely reflects recent … in recent years,” DiNapoli said. “While the number of districts has increased, it remains lower than before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… 2025 risk undermining the strength and competitiveness of New York’s higher education sector and the social and … “New York has long benefited from outstanding institutions of higher education that serve as anchors for our communities, employing tens of thousands of people, conducting world-class research and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , … and the Homer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … In addition, the fee structure, based on a percentage of per pupil revenue, does not appear to be reasonable, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… and achieved an approximated 21 percent internal rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund … in New York State-based companies. “The success of the 5LINX investment is another example of how the In-State Private Equity Program delivers positive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fund