Search
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), has filed shareholder proposals with … and harassment. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions … agreements, the Fund withdrew the shareholder resolutions with the companies. “More and more companies understand that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today … taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, we were able to stop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… ($44,705). The Comptroller's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System currently identifies four local governments (Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… and Nash appeared before Westchester County Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to … pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli … get another check for the same amount. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … As a result, approximately $13,900 in potential revenue to the village was not billed ($6,295), underbilled ($5,782) … goals for the level of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, which contributed to the appropriation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit … P. DiNapoli. “Ensuring that residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen to resolve issues and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations. “This company appears to be closely affiliated with two other entities that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty … and bought tools for use in her husband’s business. As treasurer, Stone was the chief fiscal officer responsible for … financial oversight; Contract for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records; and Establish a policy for maintaining, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind schedule, suggesting better monitoring and reporting could … certain types of projects are more likely to be behind schedule or over budget than others. Courts, waterway … public documentation about what is fueling these cost and schedule overruns. DiNapoli recommended the city shift all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of committing represent a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surge is largely due to a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit … opioids. Overdose deaths statewide from opioids and all drugs (5,841) in 2021 surpassed the previous 2017 peak by … critical that we recognize this crisis has moved steadily into communities of color and future funding decisions should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… (IDAs) reported 4,262 active projects with a total value of $114 billion in 2020, an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual … While reported project values have risen, the number of projects has decreased by 58, or 1.3%, since 2019. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… investments.” YUM! Brands is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with nearly 43,000 restaurants in more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a … payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, … Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… payroll each period. The District employed a total of 218 employees who were paid a total of $13 million during the period July 1, 2022 through October … over the payroll processing. Without adequate segregation of duties or mitigating controls over payroll processing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… to initiate corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in … should be prepared and provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML. For more information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5Town of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… village. Consistent with language set forth in New York State Town Law (Town Law), it has been the view of the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) 1 that … Therefore, we question whether TOV fund balance was spent on the construction of the Town-owned highway garage. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52