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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… of perspectives and experiences is an essential asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his … and Sly has already added to our work opening the doors for up-and-coming financial managers,” said Chief investment … Albany, N.Y. Prior to becoming a senior investment officer for the Fund’s Emerging Manager Program in 2020, McClearn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI … AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in … insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on … stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… had communicated with the company in preparation for a possible shareholder proposal seeking lower emissions … energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for responding to shareholders' climate risk concerns and … and their impact on the environment." "We commend Lowe's for committing to explore clean energy investments for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … work performed raises potential issues under The New York State Constitution, because no contract was in place at the … to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with state or local laws. Town of Holland – Real Property Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… determined the town clerk did not issue duplicate receipts for any collections during the audit period which totaled … board did not require adequate supporting documentation for all claims or annually audit the supervisor’s records and … manner. The justices also did not adequately account for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… at the end of 2019, and officials had to rely on loans for cash flow. Errors in the 2020 accounting records also make it difficult for officials to accurately assess the city’s current … actually available, after retaining a reasonable amount for the next year. The board also appropriated more fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-171
… Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip), Leave of Absence/MTS … the eligibility criteria on 11/01/16 as follows. Earnings Code: HZS Effective Date: 11/01/16 OT Eff Date: 11/01/16 … Date on the employee’s Additional Pay page for Earnings code HZS. If an employee is appointed to an ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-171-2016-state-police-hazardous-duty-payOpinion 90-27
… of a village located within the town are authorized to establish a joint fire district by resolution subject to a permissive referendum. The members of the board of fire … village board of trustees or they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 90-4
… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 95-25
… LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid … "Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE … added). Section 54 of the State Finance Law provides for an annual apportionment and payment of State aid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… areas, including education, mental health services, and online safety, where action could be taken to help prevent … bigotry in all its forms so our friends and neighbors can live without the fear of unthinkable violence.” “We commend … amplified by both anonymous and public figures —be it online and on the campaign trail—are fueling this dangerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsCharlotte Valley Central School District - Budget Review (B4-15-6)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Charlotte Valley … Otsego and Schoharie Counties, has a tentative budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately $8.9 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-6West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… The West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 is located in Rensselaer County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … Key Recommendations There were no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsOpinion 2001-14
… by the village to the town would fall within the literal definition of a "contract" under section 800(2). In addition, based on a literal reading of the definition of "interest", it would appear that, as an … not intend to include intermunicipal agreements within the definition of "contract" in General Municipal Law §800 (see, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… or higher fares and tolls.” While the short-term outlook for the MTA’s operating budget has improved with the economy, … state and the city have not yet approved the MTA’s request for additional resources. As a result, it is not yet possible … increases of 4 percent, the capital program would account for 21 percent of operating revenues during the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The … perils of chronic absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the … at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 97 - 12
… whereby the recording secretary of the town planning board is employed by a consulting engineer who regularly represents … Law, §800[3]). In addition, an officer or employee is deemed to have an interest in contracts of, inter alia , a … information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or using such information to further his or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 92-7
… Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of a volunteer's … Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of volunteer … the expenditure will provide personal financial relief to the firefighter and his or her family. You ask whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7State Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Kaitlin Asrow today announced the approval of the Butternut Valley Banking Development District (BDD) as … Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the DFS Kaitlin Asrow today announced the approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-development