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Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… Objective To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information … of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will invest $2 billion in an index focused on reducing the risks of climate change … Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the fund, announced today. This is part of the Comptroller's Climate Action Plan announced in 2019 and his goal for the Fund of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of … than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. … County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being held accountable for his crimes.” District Attorney Flynn said: “This … Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work in this ongoing investigation. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyOpinion 88-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding … Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. However, in order to assure that equipment purchases are made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were consistent with state contract pricing for the 16 school buses they purchased in 2012-13 and 2013-14. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… nearly 36,000 additional jobs in 2014, an increase of 18 percent from the prior year, according to a report … DiNapoli's ninth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities work to attract, … in our state,” said DiNapoli. “But as the value of tax exemptions to private businesses continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
To determine whether the Department of Healths Departments eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements and resulted in correct payments to the providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at … claims auditor received the necessary training to carry out the policy. A review of 50 claims showed that 31 totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… it even more accessible. For example, in 2019, legislation I proposed increased the amount of savings individuals could … on meeting certain requirements. In 2022, legislation I proposed removed a New York state residency requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… can be costly. My office's latest audit found areas where the Department of Health can do better and avoid improper and … spending of taxpayer dollars. By acting swiftly on the audit's recommendations DOH has already recovered millions of dollars.” Overall, the audit found 370 million claims were processed between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… season, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. This was the first proxy season the Fund achieved agreements on all of its climate-related shareholder proposals. “A low-carbon … risk management, strategic planning and reporting.” Four of the companies agreed to adopt the standards of the Science …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England — supported by more than 60 institutional investors — will urge the … to report on climate risk, the company is in danger of being increasingly out-of-step with the mainstream on this … scenario would affect its oil and gas reserves, assuming a reduction in demand resulting from carbon restrictions. Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) awarded funds according to COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery … that the Program met its goals outside of distributing funds to businesses. Furthermore, without any form of … to measure performance of grants administered by ESD. Recover Program funds that were awarded to ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the … from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term borrowing to cover … office, which they must do by state law. Specific areas of concern in regards to inaccurate recordkeeping include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bethlehem Central School District , Franklinville Central … reviewed 128 credit card claims and found the claims auditor did not audit 83 claims totaling approximately … percent of 2016-17 budgeted appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit of 4 percent by $1.9 million. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… real property tax a local government can raise in a single year. In 2012, only seven municipalities had used 80 percent … The Property Tax Cap, which is more commonly known, limits year-over-year growth in levy and can be overridden. The CTL limits the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… In the emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state … (DMNA) used a catering company which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … breakdown of housing costs and income. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… as a violation of New York State’s Donnelly Act. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of … General’s Public Integrity Bureau are prosecuting the case, with assistance from analysts Kamla Sookram, Morgan … Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan leads the Criminal Justice Division. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-rigging