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New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… DiNapoli's report notes that the performance of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on the LIRR fell sharply during the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… on an advertising contract to promote economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, … send a message that New York is a place to visit and open for business, it should have clear objectives and show the … of this advertising campaign were weak at best, leaving real questions about whether the results justify the cost.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … promote inclusivity and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and … tracking complaints related to accessibility, which makes it difficult to determine if they were adequately addressed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … important emergency preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… runs out, but in that time, it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in … on MTA’s financial outlook released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The serious structural … “The MTA needs to come up with billions of dollars to pay for operations in the coming years and that puts greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… the Town established internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through … The Town of Charlton is located in Saratoga County and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board and has a population of approximately 4,100 residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Report 2017-S-35 … same-day surgical care. To help control costs, certain in-network ASCs have contract provisions that require all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and falsifying business records in the first degree before Judge Karen Brandt Brown in Oswego County Court. He is … on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree before Judge Karen Brandt Brown in Oswego County Court. He is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… DSS’s data of shelter exits was found to be unreliable. Case files for 57 households identified in exit reports as … cases, but DSS only provided proof of payment for 12 cases. In seven instances, DSS failed to make timely … with CityFHEPS funds that had been vacated. As of March 12, 2024, units in Subchapter B buildings had a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … palm and soy products that are certified free of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States. The Fund holds and … beneficiaries. The Fund has a diversified portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, … and Long Island City. “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… $8,600 meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… climate change’s impact and to set meaningful goals for lowering their emissions and using renewable energy … sources,” DiNapoli said. “There is no single magic bullet for addressing climate change, but we are continuing to move … use more renewable energy, increase energy efficiency and report on their efforts to adopt environmentally sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including … about whether this funding will continue after a new executive order issued by President Trump. “The possible policy changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… to steal benefits from the pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… did not fully plan for expiring contracts, which could lead to higher costs. Most contracts for renewable energy … Between 2007 and 2022, 81 contracts expired, which could lead to New York paying more than the original price once the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… needed improvements in oversight, this is the second theft my office has found by this company’s officials in six years. Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Ritts and Sheriff … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000