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DiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it … and the continuing imbalance raises questions about equity for New Yorkers. Our Congressional delegation has pushed hard … budget deficit of $680 billion. That same year, the latest for which detailed figures are available, New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… risk. “Climate change is a significant threat to our pension fund’s investments. We take a broad approach when it … a thoughtful long-term approach to mitigating its impact on our investments.” For the most recent season of … States with audited assets of $210.5 billion as of March 31, 2019. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… year, for the past seven years, we’ve been able to lower pension contribution rates or essentially keep them flat,” … management and a diverse portfolio we have kept the state pension fund strong and one of the best funded in the nation. … the preparation of their budgets. Projections of required contributions vary by employer depending on factors such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… to help parents plan ahead for college. As the price of higher education continues to rise nationwide, every … percent to 0.17 percent. The Direct Plan offers a variety of investment options including three age-based portfolio … can choose from based on risk tolerance and the age of their child. These options, which invest exclusively in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Report 2016-S-49 ). Background According to Department of … of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment … Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a 10-member Board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the other entities comprising the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, received $338,361 in compensation for the … on operating expenses we determined that just $214,712 of this amount should have been allocated to the Mill Neck … cost reimbursement processes. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Henry Viscardi School: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… cashed seven pension checks totaling $8,600 meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State … thanks to District Attorney Parisi and Sheriff Imperati for partnering to protect the pension fund from those who try … to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Parisi for their collaboration on this case. The exploitation of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the company over a … and Sheriff Cirencione, Havens will be held accountable for her actions.” “At a time when budgets are stretched and … Ontario County Sheriff and The State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work and collaboration in this matter.” “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… supply.” According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet and nearly half of all packaged products … such as shampoo, ice cream and detergent contain palm oil. Similarly, the WWF says global soy production has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent … and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for working with us to hold Burrows accountable.” New York … this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the Yorkshire Pioneer Central School District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, … the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is not properly managing the City Fighting Homelessness and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… can submit information about their home visit using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the home. During the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the … DiNapoli said. “They will now be held accountable for their actions. My thanks to District Attorney DiMartino and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… audit found inadequate planning, monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in the PSC’s efforts to help the … renewable energy, but we found better planning, monitoring of progress and timely assessment of risks by PSC is needed to achieve our ambitious clean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… of receiving the proposal, eBay increased the number of women on its board and revised its Guidelines to state that, … the Board should actively seek out highly qualified women and individuals from minority groups to include in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly … year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from new and expanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight … for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays … directly for Medicaid-eligible services. Under managed care, Medicaid pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as … in federal funding and cuts to Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "With these risks in mind, Mayor de Blasio and the city have … year growth slowed further, to an estimated 1.8 percent, with non-property taxes declining for the first time since FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State … across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with tough … said. "Sales tax, however, can be a volatile source of revenue and local officials must remain cautious. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017