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DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods Inc one of the largest food manufacturers in the US has committed to using only sustainablysourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest destruction
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: 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 that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… audits that identified more than $6.7 million in public funds that special education providers misspent or misused, … and the recovery of more than $5 million in stolen public funds. In 2014, the Comptroller finished 19 audits of … and gifts for staff which are prohibited uses of public funds. In Brooklyn, DiNapoli identified $800,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… Budget. The Executive Budget proposes $227 billion in All Funds spending in SFY 2023-24, an increase of $5.4 billion, … in the nation. Structural Balance and Use of Federal Funds State budgets often include provisions that cause … the pandemic. The Financial Plan continues to assume these funds will be used through SFY 2024-25, including $2.25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has launched a multifaceted initiative to hold publiclytraded corporations and their top executives accountable for their diversity equity and inclusion policies and practices
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… with a secure and practical way to save and invest funds without jeopardizing their eligibility for many … from NY ABLE accounts are tax free provided the funds are used for qualified disability expenses.** These … and housing, among other expenses. Users can access funds in several ways, including an optional checking account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… advance account is used to provide employees with enough funds to cover their immediate travel costs which they would … advance account is issued by agencies to provide funds to investigators working on confidential assignments, … the date and the total amount disbursed. Control of Change Funds or Cash Boxes The business office should keep a record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… a goal of limiting annual growth in State Operating Funds expenditures to 2 percent in the coming years, and … level since the end of SFY 2007-08. State Operating Funds spending is projected to rise this year by 1.8 percent, … or otherwise outside the scope of State Operating Funds. The Financial Plan relies on $3.6 billion in temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific … an average of approximately $342,000 of unrestricted funds in the debt service fund, $1.1 million in the agency … balance, excess money retained in the debt service, agency funds and reserves, the district’s recalculated unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… audits were issued. Olean City School District – Reserve Funds (Cattaraugus County) The board and district officials … established the district’s nine general fund reserve funds totaling $10.9 million but did not use the reserve funds and could not demonstrate that $8 million held in seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Monitoring of Select Programs
… in NYSOFA’s methodology for allocating Unmet Need funds to AAAs and its oversight of AAAs may undermine this … their full allocation, nor did it redistribute the unused funds to AAAs most in need. NYSOFA did not always adhere to … concerning NYSOFA’s administration of Unmet Need funds was withheld from us, and ultimately limited the scope …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsOpinion 94-22
… Association (contract for services with) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Custody of (turning over to not-for-profit … association, however, may be the recipient of district funds paid as fair and adequate consideration pursuant to a … for in the books and records of the municipality ... These funds may be paid out for district purposes in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… performed these duties. The audit found $15,823 in missing funds. Auditors also determined that the former supervisor … 2024, the former supervisor was arrested for stealing town funds and pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth … $19,179, or document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Unnecessary telephone and internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… is monitoring EOP, and campuses were generally using the funds for allowed purposes, auditors identified some … CUNY received a total of $24 million in New York State funds to expand OER initiatives as part of an effort to … CUNY did not track $17,674,400 of the $24 million in OER funds received from the State for the 2018–2023 CUNY fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of children,” … that Mr. Dunkel has been brought to justice and the stolen funds will be returned. We continue to send this message: … received more than $1.5 million from 2006 to 2013 in state funds for immunization grant contracts. As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… support for the New York State Common Retirement Funds the Fund shareholder resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the proposed budgets for the general and recreation funds are not structurally balanced because they include subsidies from other funds to finance their operations. Also, the proposed budget, … expenditures and employee benefits between the operating funds using unsupported allocation methods. Town of Chemung – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… benefit. Shop employees used at least $5,365 of district funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by … deficits totaling $1,041,991 in the three main operating funds, however, operating surpluses totaling $839,465 … town-outside-village (TOV) general and TOV highway funds, respectively. Track state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… statutes that govern appropriations and how or when state funds are spent. State Finance Law (SFL) §24 , also known as … shall ever be paid out of the state treasury or any of its funds, or any of the funds under its management, except in pursuance of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslawsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has reached agreements with five major US companies including Dominos Pizza Inc to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions GHG adopt new energy efficiency measures and increase their use of renewable energy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operations