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DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… representing 23.2% of the state’s population and 6.1% of the young adult population nationwide, according to the Census Bureau’s … American Community Survey. However, New York saw a 1.9% decline in this age group over the past decade, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address disparities in access to high-speed internet. More than 1.3 million New … clear during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “In 2021, my office reported that about one in three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessAdult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… adult use cannabis dispensaries, which is available at https://cannabis.ny.gov/dispensary-location-verification . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in … billing process and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing … which delays recovery of some State costs until the next bill is prepared. We reviewed 21 bills for eight sites and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryBrownfield Cleanup Program
… Program, 1 owners of contaminated properties in the State were held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of when … sites is not a requirement of the program, DEC officials state that remediation of sites makes them more attractive to … with project managers to discuss progress and guidance on next steps, and identify roadblocks to remediation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… categories increased for the first time since 2012, rising 1.5 percent to 341,908 in 2020, according to preliminary data … vehicle thefts increased by the greatest percentage (54.1 percent), followed by murders (45.8 percent), burglaries … charged with felony offenses) are no longer processed in adult Criminal Court, but are processed in the Youth Part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care); are in need of protection from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain and some, like the need for affordable … comeback," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr . "We are deeply proud of the progress that has already … is available, but a greater percentage of area residents did not have broadband access (had no home subscription) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… number of open referrals being assessed. 10 didn’t list how many referrals were withdrawn at intake. 6 didn’t include … up took place and the problems were fixed and said it does not require providers submit documents to show … including that it work more closely with providers to improve documentation of case progress and assessments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… projects funded by the Recovery Act, namely, Poughkeepsie Station Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 million), Grand Central … Facilities Rehabilitation ($22.7 million), and Tarrytown Station Improvement ($37.3 million). Key Findings Our review … the project site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one conductor was not at his assigned post when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… to the public’s health and safety have languished in the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… in the last two decades, an increase of 53%, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Much of the growth was led by Asian, Hispanic and Black seniors calling the city home, along with more seniors … must keep pace with demand to support critical services for older adults in the future. “Many older adults are living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care, securing entitlements); are in need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 million in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college. Winnings from the sweepstakes will be put in a new or existing 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan account. The New York 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Adult Career and Continuing … According to the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS), in New York State, there were estimated to be over 1 million … working-age adults (ages 18‒64) with a disability in the labor force. Further, ACS data shows that an estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Cerrone Inc. to reconstruct the central heating plant at Buffalo State University in Erie County. $4.6 million with … Site Development Inc. to reconstruct parking lots at Buffalo State University in Erie County. $2 million with PSF … at SUNY Morrisville. Department of Transportation $60.8 million with Concrete Applied Technology Corp. for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… felonies. He was arraigned in Oswego County Centralized Arraignment Part and is due back in court on August 22, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-boces