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DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire … their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … 52, and Michael "Bucky" VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. … concealed her stepfather’s death and forged his name in order to steal benefits from the pension fund,” DiNapoli … and strong law enforcement partnerships are succeeding in tackling pension fraud. The alleged actions by Ms. Burrows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… The Town is governed by an elected five-member Board, composed of the Supervisor and four Board members. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… saw a significant decline in 2020 as 89,000 (31.4 percent) jobs were lost from 2019, when employment reached a record 283,200 jobs. DiNapoli said tourists spent only $13 billion in 2020, … for agencies designed to coordinate such activities (i.e., NYC & Company). Target domestic leisure travelers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Accounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in support of a shareholder proposal presented at Ralph … Lauren’s annual shareholders meeting in Manhattan today. The proposal, filed by the AFL-CIO, urges the clothing maker … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement in support of a shareholder proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… in payments to this outside counsel in violation of a court order. The mayor and city council agreed with the … Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96) Audit Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… July 11, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2016. Background The Town of … of July 11 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… reports detailing all expenses incurred, including travel card charges, even if the employee has not incurred any … of the completed form. Statement of State Corporate Travel Card Changes (AC 3256-S) If any of the above forms were used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… years of 2020 and 2021 and follows up on DiNapoli’s May 2022 report that looked at pre-pandemic taxpayer migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding the agency must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… equity. An independent audit looking at these issues is overdue.” Although Chipotle states it is taking steps to address these issues, it has not disclosed … its efforts are working. DiNapoli and the Fund believe it is necessary to have an independent review led by auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s auditors found a range of problems from lowering job creation goals after … under the Excelsior program, but ESD’s oversight leaves a lot to be desired,” DiNapoli said. “ESD needs to stop … disagreed with the audit’s findings. Their full response is contained in the audit. DiNapoli’s auditors noted that ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… Trends and Impact of COVID-19 Spanish Version La industria de la construcción en la ciudad de Nueva York: tendencias recientes e impacto del COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cost Up to $61 Million Daily in Lost Economic Activity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated the potential Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $61 million … thousands of riders and throwing the region’s transit service into chaos and gridlock,” DiNapoli said. “I urge the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cost-61-million-daily-lost-economic-activityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… and Saratoga (12.1%) had the strongest growth, while Lewis County (-10.2%) experienced the steepest decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… The amount of debt reported by state and local authorities is now posted on DiNapoli’s transparency website, … borrowing limits and oversight. As a result, New York is shouldering a huge debt load issued by public entities … contracting practices and day-to-day operations. New York is relying more and more on public authorities to undertake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - March 2011
This report is the seventh in a series of reports on the capital security program of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2011.pdfDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… to the Tribeca Venture Partners Growth Fund to invest in local companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … The transaction raises the total commitments of DiNapoli's In-State Private Equity Program (the In-State Program) to $1.6 billion. "We're investing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-program