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Opinion 91-60
… accounts of public corporations, including OTBs (NY Const, art X, §5; Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, … in connection with political subdivisions (NY Const, art V, §1) is different from his constitutional authority over other public corporations (NY Const, art X, §5; Patterson , supra ), we believe that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60Opinion 92-22
… outside municipality in assessment review proceedings) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Ethics (village comptroller … Finally, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on … spirit and intent of the statute, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest self-interest, partiality or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Opinion 88-54
… its own motion under Article 12-A of the Town Law, call a public hearing on the extension of the consolidated district … Law, §§193, 209-d). After the town board has held the public hearing on the extension and has made the … In the alternative, the town board may, after the public hearing, adopt a resolution approving the extension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54DiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… “The Fund urges the development of robust DEI strategies because it’s good business. Fostering an inclusive … companies with sound, sustainable and profitable long-term strategies. Companies increasingly recognize that fostering a … HCA Healthcare, Inc. requesting a public report detailing strategies and programs for improving maternal health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… to the returns this investment will bring to the public workers of New York state and the peace builders of … New York State Common Retirement Fund, the third largest public pension plan in the United States with more than one … employers. The Fund has a diversified portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… programs offered by nearly two dozen state agencies and public authorities, but there is no functioning governing … Investment Board (SWIB). DOL, along with 21 agencies and public authorities, 33 Local Workforce Development Boards … plans auditors reviewed, 17, covering 36 counties, cited public transportation concerns as inhibiting access to WFD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9) The department needs to improve … rate. As a result, the center received $216,451 in excess public funding reimbursements. Department of Environmental … 95 established an open data website for the collection and public dissemination of publishable state data maintained by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… state data or accompanying schedules for making that data public, as required. In a follow-up, auditors found OGS made … or it will be returned to the U.S. Department of Energy. Public Service Commission (PSC): Enforcement of Commission … An audit issued in March 2020 found PSC’s Department of Public Service does not always adequately monitor compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… in its web-based advisement system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … their poverty rate. The report recommended improving online benefits advisement services to help those with … as applicable. OMH officials generally agreed with the audit recommendations but took exception with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… as of June 30, including certain off-budget spending by public authorities and the City University of New York. The … COVID-19 related workforce costs, such as those for public health and public safety (the latter including state police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… Western District of New York, this shameless abuse of the public’s money was exposed. I thank United States Attorney … SAFER grant is designed to allow individuals to serve the public as firefighters and first responders without the added … those who selfishly use their position to betray the public trust." The plea is the result of an investigation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli and NY State Pension Fund Reach Agreements with Major Companies on Executive Pay
… BB&T Corporation (filed with AFL-CIO Equity Index Fund) Discovery Communications Inc. (filed with AFL-CIO Equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-and-ny-state-pension-fund-reach-agreements-major-companies-executive-payWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors wage subsidies to ensure payments are used as intended and whether program contractors accurately report performance … for Needy Families (TANF) program provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionState Agencies Bulletin No. 842
… BU04 Division of Military & Naval Affairs BU47 PEF Public Employees Federation BU05 RRSU Rent Regulation … Affairs BU46 Temporary Commission of Investigation BU52 Public Employment Relations Board BU66 Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/842-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-payDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-35
… BU04 Division of Military & Naval Affairs BU47 PEF Public Employees Federation BU05 RRSU Rent Regulation … Affairs BU46 Temporary Commission of Investigation BU52 Public Employment Relations Board BU66 Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-35-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudsonAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… needs to ensure it will be able to meet the growing demand for public transportation across the region.” NFTA is responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara … response is included in the full audit. Read the report Capital Planning: Niagara Frontier Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Olean Fire Company No. 1 and the Plattsburgh Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … the 20 meetings held during the audit period. Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (Clinton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… taxpayers,” said DiNapoli. “Too often my office finds public funds that have gone missing because one individual … DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80k