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DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… at $38.7 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $3.4 billion, according to a report released today by … This reduction was fueled by the receipt of substantial new resources, including $15.2 billion in federal assistance … in the budget to support pandemic recovery for New York’s struggling individuals, families and businesses may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… filed a shareholder proposal at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and … to root out any other systemic problem and mitigate risks for long-term investors. Amazon needs an unbiased look at how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County … Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… resulted in only a small portion of the much-needed funds being distributed, and aid has not reached many … and reporting on progress and distribution of funds. While OTDA provides a brief monthly public report on … delegation has pushed for more efficient distribution of funds, while lawmakers have rightly proposed extending the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church … an open letter to ExxonMobil shareholders in advance of the ExxonMobil annual shareholders’ meeting, which takes … a measure of our profound dissatisfaction with ExxonMobil’s approach to climate change risks and the governance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and … vehicle (two front and four rear). The system selects the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NY Customer … notice are also sent to the collection agency. The Top 200 list of violators from the Tolling Operations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… on record. OASAS is on the front line in addressing this crisis and responsible for providing, certifying and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… 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-weatherDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… recommendations and indicated the actions it will take to address them. The agency’s response is included in the audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… The Buffalo News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today … communities across the country. Our families need support from their state and local governments – not cuts to … than the Great Recession, and a full federal response is required once again. The House of Representatives is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its … revenue to Civil Service. As a result, Civil Service is due $453,029 in rebates. Key Recommendations Remit $453,029 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face when it comes to accessing food. While uncertainty … to reflect the sharp increase in need would require only a small fraction of the federal pandemic response. These … The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city is … 68.3% and the Fire Department increased 52%. As a result of uneven turnover, some categories of government jobs … reduced the median time from exam administration to exam results completion from an average of 318 days in FY 2021 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… at The Priceline Group Inc. after the company agreed to formally include gender and racial diversity among the … members. When the Fund filed its request for Priceline to commit to board diversity, the company had just one female director. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… Program, designed to help parents save for college, is tax-advantaged and has been available since 1997. The program … expenses. New York is one of 33 states offering a state tax deduction for contributions to accounts by account owners who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… controls designed to prevent improper payments. DOL’s “pay and chase” approach increased the risk of overpayments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… 18, 2020, a worker died in Manhattan after falling 62 feet through an opening where guardrails were missing. A … agency of the incident. On Dec. 20, 2019, a worker fell 18 feet at the same site and later died. DOB issued a Stop Work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… which was $2 billion, or 1.8%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher education costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $209.1 billion as of Dec. 31, 2017. … venture capital fund based in New York City. TVP partners with entrepreneurs leveraging emerging technologies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… expedited payment program, which eliminates the need for persons and organizations to submit a claim for abandoned property of $250 or less that can be validated. … to thank Senator Sepúlveda and Assemblymember McDonald for their sponsorship, and Governor Hochul for signing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-money