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2022 Black History Month Celebration
… and Svante Myrick, Executive Director of People for the American Way. Click below to hear from these prominent black … Agencies Svante Myrick Executive Director People for the American Way About Black History Month The first Black History Month was celebrated in 1976 at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-black-history-month-celebrationState Agencies Bulletin No. P-895
The Black Caucus Association Fee Increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-895.pdfAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… leased from Transit as well as through several "black car" livery services and taxi companies. Transit has branded … year 2008 to calendar year 2012. Carriers and black car services are required to immediately notify the … First Mutual Transportation Assurance Company. Black car and taxi companies are required to maintain appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… placed an outsized strain on parents as schools and child care centers closed to mitigate the spread of the virus. … for the City) was family/personal obligations other than child care (61.6 percent), followed by child care problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… higher than pre-pandemic levels for several demographic groups, particularly for youths and Blacks, according to a … to experience uneven employment across demographic groups, even as overall unemployment has improved since the … to 24 experienced the highest unemployment rate of all age groups nationwide. In 2024, despite significant improvement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… were unemployed in 2022 compared to 3.4% nationally. Black mothers in the city are the hardest hit, facing an … of 62.2%. Employment outcomes vary by race and ethnicity. Black mothers faced the largest spike in unemployment during … raises concerns that the historic unemployment gap between Black and white mothers could remain stagnant or widen if all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… traditional carriers decreased and reliance on the black car services and taxis increased. The number of reported … was an unquantified liability risk associated with black car services and taxis that was expanding and was not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Homeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, the low percentage is driven by the high share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement … warehouse employees, who have contended with dangerous working conditions, including exposure to COVID-19. … safety and was described by Amazon’s General Counsel as “not smart or articulate.” Through its Whole Foods’ division, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalitySecurity Over Critical Systems
… including the Sacandaga, Indian, Black, Moose, and Beaver rivers for the purpose of regulating the flow of streams or rivers when required by public welfare, including public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… but for all Americans. Whatever we have done to advance an agenda of diversity and inclusion, the urgency of now compels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… including the Sacandaga, Indian, Black, Moose, and Beaver Rivers, for the purpose of regulating the flow of streams or rivers when required by public welfare, including public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Only 53.6% of New York households owned a home in the second quarter of … New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… by traditional carriers decreased with reliance on black car services and taxis increasing. Auditors found AAR and the … was an unquantified liability risk associated with black car services and taxis that was expanding and was not being … by traditional carriers decreased with reliance on black car services and taxis increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… funds, and that the renters most in need of help don’t get left behind.” DiNapoli’s report found that OTDA received … and Black households represented the largest groups not caught up on rent payments. Rent arrears for Black households …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… to provide access and opportunity for residents to take part in board meetings. Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz … of legislation legalizing needle exchange programs to stop the spread of AIDs. She has helped led efforts to stop discrimination in bereavement benefits for those in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… pace with demand to support critical services for older adults in the future. “Many older adults are living on fixed incomes and no one wants to see … a decline in the city’s total population, the number of adults 65 and older increased by 6.4% from 2020 to 2023, led …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsDiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and less than half of what it was in … Rates of uninsured New Yorkers are lower than the national average due to the state’s higher enrollment in … from 20.2% in 2010 to 27.7% in 2021 and surpassed national Medicaid enrollment rates every year. Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of homeless adults that are veterans was reduced from 9% in 2010 … population. Robust Federal Support Helps Lower Number of Homeless Vets The most significant reduction in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-york