Search
Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … partnership and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… out the state fiscal year on March 31 with cash-on-hand in the General Fund of $8.9 billion, or $2.4 billion above … cash flow challenges as soon as next month due to billions in state aid payments for health and education, delayed state … "The state’s strong cash position will quickly erode in the coming weeks," DiNapoli said. "We must manage cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… People with disabilities in New York City face the same challenges as those elsewhere in the nation, including obstacles to employment, higher … for People with Disabilities. “There is a stark disparity in employment rates and wages for people with disabilities,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… Center Corp. (ECMCC) paid out approximately $673,000 in improper and questionable bonuses to physicians over a … administer its incentive and bonus programs, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments that should not have been paid or for which they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… 27 local governments are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting … accessible, it undermines confidence and accountability.” In addition to meeting legal requirements, local governments … from timely filing because the information reflected in the reports increases the transparency of the operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase II and Babylon Car Wash. These projects were estimated to cost approximately … who worked an excessive amount of overtime (from 18 to 24 hours in one day) on two separate occasions. Working an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying … Road: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds (2010-S-2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment Cliff In large part due to demographic changes, attracting … and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 percent in support of the Fund’s request that ExxonMobil do more to … change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in the fight to ensure a smooth transition to a low carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are … DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry and are restricting investments in those … in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of crude oil from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real … Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipRetirees Contribute to New York State's Economy
… 79 percent of NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries lived in NY and were responsible for $19.2 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retirees-contribute-new-york-states-economyTown of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of May 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2014. Background The Town of Willsboro is located in … our review was to assess the Towns progress as of May 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
… - pdf] | [read complete 2021 report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-berne-audit-follow-2021m-77-fHorseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
… was to assess the District’s progress, as of June 2021, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2016. Background The Horseheads Central School … was to assess the Districts progress as of June 2021 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/horseheads-central-school-district-audit-follow-letter-2016m-138-fVillage of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2020 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Delhi's (Village) progress, as of April 2022, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Villages progress as of April 2022 in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-fTown of Webb – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-188-F)
… assess the Town of Webb’s (Town) progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … our review was to assess the Towns progress as of February 2022 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-webb-audit-follow-2018m-188-fTown of Worth – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-323-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of February 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2015. Background The Town of Worth (Town) is … was to assess the Towns progress as of February 2020 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/19/town-worth-audit-follow-2014m-323-fVillage of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
… was to assess the Village’s progress, as of August 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2017. Background The Village of Pittsford (Village) … was to assess the Villages progress as of August 2020 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-pittsford-audit-follow-2017m-51-f