New York State

DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead efforts to fight public corruption.

NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results

The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 was -7.17 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2018, with an estimated value of $197.3 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

State Contract and Payment Actions in December

In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,733 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $9.7 billion and approved more than 1.7 million payments worth more than $10.9 billion. The office rejected 147 contracts and related transactions valued at $190 million and nearly 2,200 payments valued at more than $9.4 million, primarily due to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com.

DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses

A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid claims and inadequate oversight by the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Delivers Inaugural Address

During his inaugural address today, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli pledged to drive an agenda that helps everyday New Yorkers, holds government and school districts accountable, fights public corruption, protects pensions, and examines big spending areas.

DiNapoli was sworn in by New York State Supreme Court Justice Helen Voutsinas to his third term in office on Sunday afternoon at Hofstra University. He was appointed to the position on Feb. 7, 2007 and has been reelected three times.

State Contract and Payment Actions in November

In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,324 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.2 billion and approved more than 1.9 million payments worth nearly $8.8 billion. The office rejected 148 contracts and related transactions valued at $650 million and more than 1,400 payments valued at more than $7.6 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com