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Opinion 91-61
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan) BAIL MONEYS -- Fees (1% fee to … Laws of 1991, chapter 166, §383, in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives to incarceration service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61DiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases to sit at times for years without resolution, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … The audit found CCHR lacked clear timelines and oversight to ensure cases were reviewed and investigated timely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsDo We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… the state this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. DiNapoli … it back.” Unclaimed funds is more than $13 billion in lost and forgotten money dating back to the 1940s. The money comes … deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been dormant for a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced fiscal stress rankings for several upstate cities. With today’s announcement, … DiNapoli’s office has completed the initial scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. … or no designation (below 45%). The fiscal stress scores for 15 cities and villages with fiscal year ends that range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesDiNapoli Announces $200 Million Commitment for Opportunistic Investments
… Retirement Fund (Fund) has allocated $200 million to Pine Street Alternative Asset Management for opportunistic … Conference in Albany today. "I am pleased to welcome Pine Street as an investment partner for our Emerging Manager … ($300 million) and opportunistic ($200 million). “Pine Street is honored to partner with the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-200-million-commitment-opportunistic-investmentsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… for a second school district at the same time before his scam was discovered by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … for a second school district at the same time before his scam was discovered by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… what options it’s considering to close budget gaps and how it can adjust to continued low ridership levels and shift … resulting in structural deficits of $2 billion or more. How the MTA chooses to close these gaps in the coming years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: 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-absenteeismDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a state prison. In June, Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds … promise to safeguard taxpayers’ money, but today Dennis Brown learned the consequences of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… New York state is in a stronger financial position, … on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains … spending and to limit the use of temporary resources. "New York has made significant budgetary improvements since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… assumes that the NYPD will receive $182 million in federal grants for security/counter-terrorism activities in FY 2025. … to a study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), New York City has been the target of over 35 terrorist … overtime. FIGURE 1 – HSGP Individual Grant Programs HSBG Grants State Homeland Security Program (SHSP): Preparations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… in August 2011 and July 2013 . Auditors discovered most of these recommendations were not addressed or only partially … implemented. “East Ramapo school district officials must do a better job managing their finances,” said DiNapoli. … the district has not retained a reasonable amount of fund balance to address unanticipated needs or to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… Attorney General's Office for further investigation. In August 2012, one of the dentists pleaded guilty to multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA faces … its Transformation Plan according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyOpinion 92-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Self-Insurance (transfer from … to General Municipal Law, §6-n may transfer the moneys in that reserve fund to establish a reserve for property loss … authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance. In the case of expenditures from the fund to pay settled or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… in New York City’s security industry declined by 9 percent to $146,200 in 2015 as industry-wide profits declined by 10.5 percent, according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller … said. “While the cost of legal settlements appears to be easing, ongoing weaknesses in the global economy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… in service last year, the LIRR was responsible for more than twice as many delays. The MTA must ensure the … incidents attributed to the LIRR. Amtrak was responsible for more than 3,000 late, canceled and terminated trains, an … of 150 percent since 2016. The LIRR was responsible for over 6,500 late, canceled and terminated trains, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… mitigate climate change and help save the planet. “Today is an historic day, as leaders from around the world … the companies in which the Fund invests. Currently, he is asking ExxonMobil to explain how it can adjust its … of the New York State Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund — the Oil Spill Fund — to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Sign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… Lake Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Treasurer Timothy J. Brown pleaded guilty to grand larceny and agreed to repay the … and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County … five years probation along with the $30,000 restitution. Brown also admitted pocketing $3,500 one summer from chicken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request that they publicly report all direct and indirect corporate political spending. … proposal asks companies for a comprehensive and public report that lists their spending on candidates, political … Common Retirement Funds Fund request that they publicly report all direct and indirect corporate political spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spending