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State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … from this money will be overseen by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Akorn Pharmaceuticals is taking action to prevent its products from being used in lethal injection executions and is asking any states that might have its products on hand for such purposes to return them
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… and revised its Guidelines to state that, “When searching for new directors, the Board should actively seek out highly … to diversity as it plans the creation of a separate board for PayPal.” “As eBay enters this critical transition, … announces the appointment of American Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern, the third female director on its board consisting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is inevitable … industries and investors will continue to address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s … ground breaking actions to promote solutions to climate change, including his first in the U.S. Low Emission Index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk Disclosure Act . Under the act, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would … of US Senator Elizabeth Warrens Climate Risk Disclosure Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… funded program that provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically … payments on behalf of 1,096 recipients who had terminated coverage in NYSOH and another $4.9 million in improper and … pharmacy, inpatient, durable medical equipment, and dental claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… of payments and the comptroller’s responsibilities. Key findings include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with … prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts so students and staff can recognize warning … Association, over 80% of teens experienced more intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… while growth in the rest of the state slowed. The city’s collections increased by 24.9%, from a relatively weak $1.9 … quickly after the first wave of the pandemic in the spring of 2020 and went on to experience significant growth … at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 25 in October compared to the same month in 2022 according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … with a nearly flat increase this January compared to last year when inflation was more than twice as high and … in New York state increased by 03 in January compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according … month. It is imperative that local government officials take these results into consideration as they make budgetary decisions.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… state totaled $871 million, a decrease of -0.5%. Over 40% (25 of 57) of counties experienced year-over-year decreases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, … are provided safely and effectively,” DiNapoli said. “New York state’s workforce helped us get through the toughest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… is due. In the third month of each calendar-year quarter, these distributions are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… through the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions … In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
The state Office of Children and Family Services OCFS is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
Newsday published oped from Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, … Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities and other benefits because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… payment through its in-house customer service employees. Registration Suspension Program The Thruway can ask the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to suspend the registration of any in-state passenger vehicles that do not … an additional $7.2 million in tolls last year based on the number of license plate images that were rejected for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-fees