New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Cohocton, a budget review for the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation in 11 municipalities.
Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a conference at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
“The rules for conference costs are clear,” DiNapoli said. “And lavish parties with alcohol, cruises and extra guests are not allowable. State agencies must make sure that contractors are reimbursed for legitimate expenses only.”
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,204 contracts valued at $22.1 billion and approved more than 1.3 million payments worth more than $5.7 billion in April. His office also rejected 99 contracts and related transactions valued at $111 million and roughly 6,000 payments valued at nearly $13.2 million due to potential fraud, waste or other improprieties.
New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's eighth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to attract, retain and expand business within their communities.
When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as Westchester County Executive and as the state’s Lieutenant Governor, he returned their trust with dedication to public service that helped improve their lives. Over the years, I have been fortunate to have enjoyed his friendship and benefitted from his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al will be missed.
The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor migrant student performance after an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Aetna Inc. to report the corporate funds it spends on political campaigns and causes. DiNapoli’s shareholder request that Aetna fully disclose its political spending will be subject to a shareholders’ vote on Friday, May 15 at the Fortune 500 company’s annual meeting. DiNapoli is trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, which holds 1,249,849 shares in Aetna, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, valued at $135.6 million.
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New York collected $149.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 percent, from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
The New York Legislature needs to get back to work and the Senate needs to move forward. As an experienced advocate for New Yorkers, John Flanagan can help the State Senate carry out the responsibilities entrusted to government by the public. I congratulate Senator Flanagan and stand ready to assist the Senate Majority Leader meet the challenges ahead.
