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DiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… In the emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval … which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “In times of disasters, most New Yorkers pull together to help each other, not to make a quick buck,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… including bacteria and other pathogens, which impair or impact the quality of State waters and, in turn, pose … events, which may result from heavy rainfall, snow melt, or “dry weather” events, such as blocked or broken sewer lines and power outages, untreated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2026
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund or CRF) is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $273.1 billion (as of March 31, 2025).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2026.pdfEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to … on the lead levels of the 95 water outlets not sampled for testing or properly exempted by the District, we were unable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … from being used. District officials did not report any results to the local health department as required, including lead action exceedances, and reported results through the DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4Fredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … did not notify staff, parents and/or guardians of test results exceeding the lead action level, in writing, as … supporting documentation to confirm they reported test results that exceeded the lead action level to the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6Tupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … used. District officials did not ensure that the test results exceeding the lead action level were directly … Jefferson-Lewis BOCES staff only reported these results through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… for new EIDL grants. Provisions for the new round of PPP include adding types of eligible expenditures and separate … Statistics. The arts, entertainment and recreation sector does not include film and television. 3 Neighborhoods in this report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water District , Lake George Fire Company , Shelter Rock Public Library District and the City of Utica. “In … documentation of collections that were remitted. Shelter Rock Public Library District – Bank Reconciliations (Nassau … Greenlawn Water District Lake George Fire Company Shelter Rock Public Library District and the City of Utica …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … 28, 2014, examined whether New York City Deparment of Education (DoE) students (in the 2011 graduating class) … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-followDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, … in 2024 dipped below pre-pandemic lows, quarterly year-over year growth – ranging from 1.3% in the fourth quarter to 2.2% in the second quarter – resembled rates in some of the years prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… chief and treasurer of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the … of probation for stealing more than $101,000 from the department. He was also ordered to pay a total of $101,394.50 … chief and treasurer of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department was sentenced to four months of weekends in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and … for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected … for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State Police and DA Callanan, Storrs will be brought to justice.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… nearly $120 million below projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … and $1.8 billion lower than last May 31. To access the monthly cash report for additional detail, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli 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 who are placed in the custody of relatives or … 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-guardiansOpinion 2000-7
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (fire commissioner as officer and stockholder of company … section 802(1)(j) provides an exception for "purchases or public work" by a municipality located within a county having … dollar offeror; and (3) the contract for "purchase or public work" is approved by resolution of the governing board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley in the alleged … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S Robertson 63 of Pleasant Valley in the alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… through a Unified Funding Process, wherein applicants apply for housing resources through Unified Funding … According to an HCR report, for 2014 through 2018, Program awards totaled about $218 million for 91 housing projects, … of compliance with policies and transparency regarding awards challenges the integrity of the Program. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… ceilings and walls, water leaks, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Auditors identified over $32,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-provider