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2022 Black History Month Celebration
… History Month, Comptroller DiNapoli hosted a fireside chat with Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director …
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
… To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to Metropolitan Transportation … of 14 carriers under contract who operate specialized vehicles leased from Transit as well as through several … is not in writing or approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Key Recommendations Meet with black car service …
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 … for the City) was family/personal obligations other than child care (61.6 percent), followed by child care problems (26.8 percent). During the pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… highest unemployment rate of all age groups nationwide. In 2024, despite significant improvement, the youth unemployment … youth unemployment rose over the past year. Workers aged 25 to 54 in the city saw their unemployment rate rise over … declined to 5% in 2025, with significant improvement over 2024. At the same time, female unemployment rose to 5.3% in …
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
The unemployment rate for mothers in New York City has improved but it remains higher than it was prior to the pandemic according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsSecurity Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating … Services’ (ITS) policies, including ITS’ Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. … The District must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… AAR and the carriers were in compliance with federal motor carrier standards for such things as Commercial Driver’s …
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)
… evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to May 31, … $44,850 for sewer district operations and $75,800 for water district operations. Key Findings The sewer district’s … reduce unexpended surplus fund balance to $10,043. The water district’s unexpended surplus fund balance declined …
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
… for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it … for an independent audit to assess the companys policies and practices on civil rights equity diversity and inclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Security Over Critical Systems (Report 2023-S-24 ). About the … Services’ (ITS) policies, including ITS’ Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. … HRBRRD must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a …
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, … that dream has been unattainable,” DiNapoli said. “The low rate of ownership for Black, Asian, and Hispanic New Yorkers … an equal opportunity.” New York’s overall homeownership rate has trailed the nation since 2005, with the gap between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (AAR) Accident Claims (Follow-Up) (2015-F-27) An initial report determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall … service costs. Workers' Compensation Board: 2015 Year End Report Auditors identified and prevented 206 incorrect … An initial report determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall …
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
… Financial relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor management by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) in implementing the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance … Financial relief has been slow to reach New Yorks pandemichit renters because of poor …
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
… and policy consultant for almost 20 years. During his career, he founded Basil Smikle Associates, managed electoral … and led his first strike when he was 16. Throughout his career, Bragg has a long history of attaining increased … of the New York City Housing Authority. Throughout her career, she has played a role in community planning and …
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
… led by Asian, Hispanic and Black seniors calling the city home, along with more seniors born outside the U.S. With a … and languages is needed.” In 2023, New York City was home to 1.43 million people 65 and older, up 53% since 2000, … centers, naturally occurring retirement communities and home-delivered meals. From CFY 2020 to CFY 2024, federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas … just 1% in 2022. “Veterans answered the call to serve our nation and defend our country’s ideals, and we owe them our … 83 from 5857 to 990 the largest percentage decline in the nation according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… through 2021, the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the … due to the state’s higher enrollment in public health insurance programs, which provided coverage to 4 in 10 New … groups. In 2021, just 3% of white New Yorkers did not have insurance, compared to 10% of Hispanic and 6% of Black and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-black