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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… I urge the Governor to sign it and enhance public trust in state contracting during emergency situations and when the … bill introduced at the request of DiNapoli, which passed in the Senate ( S.6942 Cooney/ A.7405 McDonald), would … of public information. I was proud to carry legislation in the Senate to require posting of contracts during states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… showed that reliable, high-speed internet is imperative for equality of opportunity. How New York utilizes this … allowing for affordable subscriptions. The new federal funds are intended to spur broadband deployment by … Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds announced in June 2023, initial federal COVID-19 relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This section is currently under development. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 08/09/2019 … This section is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… Las Vegas Sands Corp., Ulta Beauty Inc., VeriSign Inc., and Hanesbrands Inc. Since the filings, the Comptroller has … “The increased polarization of our political discourse and the January 6 attack on the Capitol show just how risky … accountability is a priority for our pension fund and, since the Citizens United ruling, we have focused on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local … Corporation (TFLDC) Board of Directors (Board) adhered to its bylaws. Audit Results Collections and disbursements … with the sewer agreements, and the Board adhered to its bylaws. There were no recommendations as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-andDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable … on high-income earners, combined with volatility of capital gains and the possibility of taxpayer migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil … alongside those fighting systemic racism, yet we continue to see reports of workers facing racial discrimination, … institutionalized inequality, just as it would seek to root out any other systemic problem and mitigate risks for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… track program progress and manage outreach. As of Aug. 12, 2021, $108.8 million has been disbursed from the Emergency … York City close to double the national average, 10.1% in June of 2021 according to the Department of Labor compared to … 30% were Hispanic, 27% were White, 20% Black and 18% Asian. The poorest households (those that earned 30% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… at this time, ExxonMobil would be better able to form a more thoroughly tested and successful strategy, and to … its shareholders, if the company had an independent board chair," New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … The full text of their letter to investors has been posted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. About the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). … is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two tunnels that interconnect parts of New York City. TBTA … at all MTA tunnels and bridges. With cashless tolling, no one has to stop to pay tolls. Instead, all motorists simply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… over the past 18 months has created an overwhelming need for addiction treatment and recovery services. The Office of … the front line in addressing this crisis and responsible for providing, certifying and inspecting vital addiction services for more than 680,000 New Yorkers each year. Residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and … 460 subway cars during its 2015-2019 capital program — to replace those over 40 years old and prone to break downs — … to the system, not just when they’re completed; tracking how completed projects change the MTA’s state of good repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … to participate in the RESTORE program and receive state funds to carry out emergency home repairs. Auditors found … in at least three LPAs being inappropriately awarded funds, while other LPAs were denied funding. Overall, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … one urgent task: They must come to a bipartisan agreement on the next installment of federal stimulus legislation. … to a wide range of local services or increase property taxes, when we can least afford it. This would also make it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. The … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other consideration (herein …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the … the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic … to reflect the sharp increase in need would require only a small fraction of the federal pandemic response. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… demand for public assistance, added 1,228 employees to payroll in FY 2024, an increase of 82.9% over its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… racial diversity among the qualities it will actively seek in its board members. When the Fund filed its request for … board diversity, the company had just one female director. In January, it added a second female director to its now … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $178.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day to be celebrated on Sunday, May 29. “With the cost of college on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… applicants. For example, groups like seniors, lower income people and recently migrated individuals were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraud