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DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations

The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including hospitals, nursing homes and individual nurses, for patient safety violations and use its power under the law to impose stronger fines. Additionally, DOH does not ensure amounts collected are directed to increase patient safety, as required, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations

The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), adopt new energy efficiency measures and increase their use of renewable energy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreements, the Fund withdrew the shareholder resolutions with the companies.

DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the New York State Police.

DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today said there are some positive developments for the state’s fiscal recovery from the pandemic, including higher than expected personal income tax collections and the prospect of significant aid from the federal government, in his review of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, as amended by the Governor. However, risks remain and could threaten the state’s fragile improvement.

State Contract and Payment Actions in January

In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,196 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.7 billion and approved more than 20.3 million payments worth nearly $14.9 billion. The Office rejected 108 contracts and related transactions valued at $170 million and nearly 5,500 payments valued at almost $8 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com.

NY 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 multi-faceted initiative to hold publicly-traded corporations and their top executives accountable for their diversity, equity and inclusion policies and practices.

DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming

New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from income and corporate taxes, debt service savings from lower interest rates and a deferral of labor costs to FY 2022, but the city will have to overcome major fiscal challenges in the years ahead as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.