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DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards.

Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. Over $88 million still remains available for residents to claim.

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of Tammy Banack, a resident of Kirkville, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. Banack pleaded guilty today before Hon. Stephen J.

DiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses

A Manhattan-based preschool for children with disabilities charged the State Education Department (SED) nearly $6 million for expenses that did not qualify for taxpayer reimbursement, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli's audit of New York League for Early Learning Inc. (NYL) focused on $138 million in expenses the school claimed for special education services over the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014.

DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order

"Today's Presidential Executive Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on environmental protections. Along with the President's previous proposals to gut the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31 percent and roll back protections for clean air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to reduce pollution in America, pushing our country backwards.

Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreement with GoPro Inc. to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates.

DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb

New York's Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is calling on Marathon Petroleum to explain how it identifies and addresses environmental and social risks, including potential violations of indigenous peoples' rights, in reviewing its potential acquisitions. The shareholder proposal is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association, the United Church Funds, the Oneida Trust of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, Trillium Asset Management and As You Sow.