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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… can help eliminate barriers to assistance and support for victims.” Human trafficking is the unlawful act of … victims to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public benefits or providers, often nonprofits, who can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as U.S. Reps. John Katko, Sean Patrick Maloney, Jose Serrano and Yvette D. Clarke. "The ABLE … their disability after age 26," said Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) . "We're talking about millions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesEPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdfDiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… announced a $10.75 million settlement with Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, individually and as successors-in-interest to Mobil Oil Corporation and Mobil Corporation, to reimburse the New York … announced a $1075 million settlement with Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation to reimburse the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… bathrooms at the 172-unit Auburn Family Residence (Brooklyn) were supposed to finish in Dec. 2018, but that was … replacement project at the Park Slope Women’s Shelter (Brooklyn) was put on DHS’ capital plan in March 2015 but work … to the stairway, heating system, and roof at the Willow Ave. Men’s Shelter (Bronx) was added to the capital plan in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… of the company’s annual meeting on May 18 seeking their support for the Fund’s shareholder proposal calling for an … affect the company’s business. “Chipotle has expressed support for racial equality, but reality tells a different … of the companys annual meeting on May 18 seeking their support for the Funds shareholder proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … November 2022. About the Program The Department is part of the University of the State of New York, one of the most complete, … all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students data and is monitoring New York State school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… Asset Management. "This is a momentous occasion that calls for celebration. Exxon's refusal to heed investors' and … calls to uphold LGBT rights had made its name a byword for obstinacy," DiNapoli said. "All of us who have fought to … order motivated Exxon's change of heart. We commend Exxon for joining its many Fortune 500 peers and investors in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… company’s use of sustainable palm oil. "Safeway has made a bold move by publicly committing to eliminate Conflict Palm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lee – Financial Management (Oneida County) The board did … unrestricted fund balances to accumulate. At the end of 2024, the general and highway funds had a total of $8.3 million in unrestricted fund balance. When compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… are caught in a financial bind and are struggling for a way out,” said DiNapoli. “State and federal aid have … these revenues increased by nearly 7 percent per year. For the 2012-13 school year, school district revenues in the … totaled $60.1 billion. Of that total, state aid accounted for 34 percent ($20 billion), federal aid 5 percent ($3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… so taxpayers know their money isn’t being squandered.” For the audit period of July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, … assets, worth nearly $280,000, were not properly accounted for. Although three districts — East Quogue Union Free School … assets during this period and the need to properly account for them also increased. DiNapoli’s auditors also found: None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentFinancial Condition and Outlook
… in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn; and SUNY Downstate at Bay Ridge (Bay Ridge), formerly known as Victory Memorial Hospital, located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Key Findings The Hospital is facing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookNew York State’s Cash Flow Crunch, November 2009
New York State has already been forced to take extraordinary measures to meet its existing obligations in State Fiscal Year 2009-10.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-cash-flow-crunch-2009.pdfControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… in capital investment for City-owned shelters to correct conditions that have built up over many years. Capital … and completing capital improvements may have caused poor conditions to deteriorate even further, possibly resulting in … 2018, is now expected to be finished in December 2022. At Park Slope, a 100-bed women’s shelter also in Brooklyn, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… to 7.9%. As a result, employer tax payments grew between 26% and 160% in 2021. Until the balance in the state account … 9.9%. If New York continues to hold a negative balance on Jan. 1, 2022 and does not meet certain federal rules by Nov. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… to achieve the objectives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Success will also require state agencies to consistently and proactively identify and address problems, continue streamlining permit and … to achieve the objectives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act CLCPA Success will also require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… environment, and anti-corruption. To respect Land Tenure Rights, including the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or … on lands to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights. ConAgra also committed to upholding the new standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington, … “At a time when the pandemic has shrunk local and state government revenues, shut down businesses and hurt families … that we receive much-needed support from the federal government.” For every tax dollar paid to Washington, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… start beginning in January, to bring in $15 billion for the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program. The MTA also anticipated $14 billion in federal funds for its 2025-2029 capital program. Ongoing efforts by the … or fare and toll increases beyond what is already planned. For example, filling a $4 billion shortfall in federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actions