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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… Fund (the Fund) has filed a shareholder proposal at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess the … diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it stands alongside those fighting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityHomeownership Rates in New York
… Homeownership Rate, US and NY, 2005 Q1 to 2022 Q2 Source: US Census Bureau New Yorkers’ homeownership has grown … and 29 percent for Hispanic households in New York. 7 One reason homeownership rates are lower among New York’s … Vacancies and Homeownership Survey, (CPS/HVS), https://www.census.gov/housing/hvs/files/annual21/ann21t_22.xlsx . 7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkSecurity Over Critical Systems
… (PCI DSS) and must complete a self-assessment of its compliance with these standards because it accepts credit …
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
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and … are demanding real change. Acknowledging systemic racism is a start. The next step is tangible, comprehensive action. Change to address racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Hudson River–Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD) is a New York State public benefit corporation whose mission is to … 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-followTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… appropriations totaled approximately $44,850 for sewer district operations and $75,800 for water district operations. Key Findings The sewer district’s total reported fund balance declined from $163,483 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216DiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… P. DiNapoli. Only 53.6% of New York households owned a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8% … In 2021, 67% of White households in New York owned their home, compared to 52% of Asian households, 34% of Black … Hispanic gap compared to White households. “Owning a home is the ‘American Dream,’ but for too many New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Auditors found AAR and the carriers were generally in compliance with federal motor carrier standards, but noted … and taxis that was expanding and was not being tracked. In a follow-up, auditors found transit officials made some progress in correcting the problems identified in the first audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… and services that improve affordability, safety and access to care. Many may not realize the senior population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller … funds, and that the renters most in need of help don’t get left behind.” DiNapoli’s report found that OTDA received … have grown fastest in the period since April 2021, when $1,400 stimulus payments were sent and a major reduction …
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
… Basil Smikle Associates, managed electoral and fundraising strategies for New York, helped found charter schools and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… (Sly) McClearn to interim director of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Emerging Manager Program. … A photo of McClearn is available. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… in New York in 2021, representing 4.2% of the state’s population. Robust Federal Support Helps Lower Number of … in the state, but only 11.1% of the overall veteran population. In New York, the largest shares of veterans are … the Vietnam era. New York City is home to the largest population of veterans in the state (144,558), followed by …
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
… From 2010 through 2021, the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and less … and ethnicities and on the state’s budget.” While most people with insurance both nationally (67%) and in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackCaribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… recognize Caribbean Americans who contribute greatly to New York State. The live stream has ended, but you can watch a … American Heritage Month in the United States. The U.S. has attracted many people from the Caribbean who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Amazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in … May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote for the Fund’s shareholder proposal seeking an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionOpinion 88-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Peru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… extra-classroom activity funds were adequately safeguarded and cash collections and disbursements were properly accounted for for the period … Towns of Ausable, Black Brook, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler Falls in Clinton County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… sales and income tax collections, and leave many unable to pay their mortgages and property taxes. New York State’s … welcome, but what about our states and local governments? Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the National Governors Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19See if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-events