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DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) found weak oversight and poor … 412 (55%) mitigation actions did not have finish dates, making it unclear if the work was completed; 403 (53%) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in the outyears, according to a report on MTA’s financial outlook released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The serious structural … anticipates subway ridership will reach a “new normal” of 1.3 billion trips in 2026, which is 23% fewer than 2019. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town established internal controls over water billing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) covers over 1.2 million active and retired State, … and school district employees, and their dependents. NYSHIP’s primary health benefit plan is the Empire Plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… out of valuable resources meant to protect their community in order to fund their personal pastime,” DiNapoli said. … revealed that those records allegedly contained false information. The Kartway also hosted a raffle called … larceny in the third degree and fourth degree, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at … DiNapoli said. “The housing affordability crisis in New York City underscores the importance of an effective … rental assistance program.” DSS launched CityFHEPS in 2018, and according to officials processed 41,563 cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… of the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, has agreed to use only sustainably-sourced palm and soy products that are certified free of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … major companies in the New York State Common Retirement Funds portfolio have adopted the Funds request to disclose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, … and Long Island City. “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… grateful that this interagency partnership was successful in bringing these individuals to justice.” Brink’s mother … Community College for over 22 years before retiring in June 1995. She died in May 2020 and all pension payments … on Jan. 28. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… Retirement Fund’s latest successful shareholder efforts to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat to our pension fund’s investments. We take a broad approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could … issued by President Trump. “The possible policy changes in Washington could lead to delays or cuts to the remaining … tax credits,” DiNapoli said. “Given the strong interest in improving affordability for consumers, small businesses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… us to hold Burrows accountable.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… to help parents plan ahead for college. As the price of higher education continues to rise nationwide, every … percent to 0.17 percent. The Direct Plan offers a variety of investment options including three age-based portfolio … can choose from based on risk tolerance and the age of their child. These options, which invest exclusively in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must … reviewing the state's renewable energy program, sometimes used outdated data and wrong calculations to determine if the … it takes 5 years for a large-scale renewable project to be up and running, as a 2030 deadline looms to achieve 70% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the … of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, despite our … Sheriff Cirencione, Havens will be held accountable for her actions.” “At a time when budgets are stretched and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to remain in their homes and communities,” DiNapoli said. “We need to … using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the home. During the audit period, from January 2021 … DiNapoli’s audit found Medicaid paid out: $14.5 billion in personal care claims for 82 million services (44%) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsVendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… assigned roles which permit them to perform certain tasks in the VendRep System. Roles within the System are meant to … each time a vendor certifies a questionnaire. View Users List users in your organization with their assigned VendRep … Bar From the Notification page, you may create or modify a list of vendors to receive a system generated email each time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-users