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DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending

… New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached an agreement with Ohio-based utility FirstEnergy Corp. to comprehensively disclose its political spending, New York … the political process and it is important investors know how that money is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spending

DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves

… in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New … DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they arrive,” DiNapoli said. “The need for a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reserves

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law

… that agency’s facilities. “The state must do everything it can to protect individuals with disabilities in their care,” … neglect are properly addressed and families are told of what occurred. This law can’t work if state agencies aren’t … meet their obligations.” In February 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal autistic and developmentally …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-law

Former Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny

… joint investigation by DiNapoli, O’Geen and Wyoming County Sheriff Gregory J. Rudolph. The investigation exposed her … we were able to reveal Conaway’s scam. We will continue to work with law enforcement across New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larceny

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults

… Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk … number of open referrals being assessed. 10 didn’t list how many referrals were withdrawn at intake. 6 didn’t include …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adults

DiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances

… local governments this year than ever before, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … undetermined. What is clear is that Washington must do more to help stabilize state and local government finances … as much as $9 billion to $10 billion, depending largely on how many taxpayers choose to delay their filings. While the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-finances

DiNapoli: 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 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlement

DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016

… of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 130 firms, down from more than 200 before the … In contrast, industry employment in the rest of the nation now exceeds the pre-crisis level. After a weak start in 2017, … the majority (more than three-quarters) from Asia and Europe. New York state has more than twice as many securities …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016

DiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy

… had 23,650 establishments in 2019, provided 317,800 jobs, paid $10.7 billion in total wages citywide and … restaurant employment in New York City dropped to 91,000 jobs as restrictions were imposed on businesses. Taxable … afloat is by supporting some of our key economic drivers: our local restaurants and businesses in our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economy

DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems

… sewer systems are complying with state law on reporting when overflow events occur and to make sure problems are … outages. DEC has not consistently verified if a report was submitted or followed up with the facilities. Auditors … taking adequate steps to enforce protections against mercury discharges. Auditors found that two of the five water …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problems

Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates

… P. DiNapoli. “Ensuring that residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen … required by the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) through that agency’s National Ombudsman …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocates

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C

… Part C, also known as Medicare managed care or Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care … services provided to enrollees. For dual-eligible persons, plan providers bill Medicaid directly for the enrollee's Part … a pacemaker, for which a Medicare Advantage Plan paid the provider $25,322. In comparison, Medicaid's fee for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c

DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider

… questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves … a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental illness. The audit released today examined Rehabilitation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-provider

DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds

… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State Comptroller … former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-funds

DiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight

… P. DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 fast food companies Wendy’s and YUM! Brands, the parent company of … Common Retirement Fund, has engaged portfolio companies for several years in an ongoing effort to increase … agreed to encourage their suppliers to report on workplace safety, human and worker rights and environmental compliance. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversight

Find Opportunities to Do Business with New York State

… to help you find the state bid opportunity that’s right for you and your business. Contract Reporter - New York State’s official … company visible to State agencies looking for vendors. Grants Gateway - New York State’s Streamlined Grant Process …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/find-opportunities-do-business-new-york-state

Investors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change

… to agree to their request that the company address how it will be affected by worldwide efforts to adopt the goals of the Paris Agreement to rein in climate change. In recent weeks, similar proposals have won a … how the Paris commitment will affect its bottom line." "I am looking forward to being at the ExxonMobil AGM in Dallas …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-change

DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College

… and New York City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to … these college savings vehicles to more families will go a long way in helping NYC Kids RISE achieve its important … the obstacles on the path to college and careers, and just how important it is for us to remove these obstacles and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-college