June 23, 2012

Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli


Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
Issued during the week of June 18 - 24, 2012 [Click on the caption to access the full report]


DiNapoli: State Lost An Estimated $1.7 Million By Not Claiming Cash Discounts

New York state agencies failed to obtain cash discounts on contracts, wasting up to $1.7 million, according to three reports released Monday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli Statement on Pew Pension Fund Report

On Tuesday, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said, “The Pew Report has again recognized the New York State and Local Retirement System as one of the best public pension systems in the country. Our commitment to responsibly manage the system and make required annual contributions has kept us on firm ground. The Pew Report has again recognized the New York State and Local Retirement System as one of the best public pension systems in the country. Our commitment to responsibly manage the system and make required annual contributions has kept us on firm ground. Our diversified portfolio and funding status has permitted us to capitalize on market opportunities and rebound from the financial crisis of 2008–09. More than one million New Yorkers rely on the system for retirement security and I will make sure we continue to make prudent choices to keep our promise to them.”

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investing In New York Businesses

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Tuesday toured the corporate headquarters of 5LINX Enterprises in Rochester to highlight investments made in New York businesses by the New York Common Retirement Fund (Fund). Since 2001, the Fund has invested nearly $60 million in companies in Monroe, Ontario and Genesee Counties through its In–State Private Equity Program.

DiNapoli: Leadership Event To Assist Local Governments 



New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Local Government Leadership Institute Wednesday brought together officials from all levels of local government to discuss key regional issues and examine potential solutions to the current challenges in government.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audit



New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Thursday announced his office completed the audit of the Town of Orchard Park.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audit 



New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Thursday announced his office completed an audit of the COMMUNITY Charter School.