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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… vigorously is clear and urgent. In 2019, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helped feed an average … resources to solve the problem. We have a well-developed nutrition infrastructure and national programs including … We have a network of nonprofit food banks that squeeze nutrition from each dollar and get food to rural, urban and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityJoint Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion
As investors representing over $1 trillion in assets under management, we believe companies must do more to include people with disabilities in the workforce.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/disability-inclusion-investor-statement.pdfDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… leaders should focus on measures to improve accessibility for those with the lowest incomes.” Key highlights of the … The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for monthly broadband service among the five boroughs as of … suggests local infrastructure is less of an impediment for internet access than in other parts of the state or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… New York City now projects a surplus of $550 million in fiscal year 2020, reflecting … income tax collections during the first four months of the year, according to a report released today by New York … profits and record tourism,” DiNapoli said. “The risk of a recession has eased in the near term, but the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020DiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… status. As of December 2025, leisure and hospitality, wholesale trade, other services (e.g., personal care and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsDiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
… speed and scale at which the State Comptroller’s office can return certain unclaimed funds, while ensuring such funds … and work alongside State Comptroller DiNapoli to make this initiative a reality for New Yorkers,” Sepúlveda … in a timely manner without unnecessary red tape. Thank you to State Comptroller DiNapoli for your partnership on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-fast-track-payment-program-returns-48-million-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: $246,900 Average Bonus on Wall Street, Up 6% in 2025
… industry bonus pool reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from the previous year, while the average bonus rose 6% to $246,900, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The increases reflect a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-246900-average-bonus-on-wall-street-up-6-percent-in-2025DiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale
… Club Holdings, Inc., to be included on the company’s 2026 proxy materials for a vote by shareholders at their … efforts to diminish shareholder rights and reduce corporate transparency. As trustee of the New York State … I will continue to take action to resist efforts to reduce corporate accountability and diminish shareholder rights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesaleDiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending
… In a report released today , State Comptroller Thomas P. … merits greater focus on where resources are going and what services are working. Street homelessness is a chronic … of clients in low-barrier beds. All three indicators have been on the rise, but each has limitations. The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spendingDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released today by … One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesDiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third time in four years for local governments with calendar fiscal years," DiNapoli said. "As the economy recovers from the pandemic, local governments … first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … measures that benefit both taxpayers and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… A former Long Island pharmacist admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal … A former Long Island pharmacist admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting Friday to repeatedly pilfering … Brooks Baker and New York State Police for their diligence in working with my office to bring this individual to justice.” Johnson, 37, pleaded guilty in Steuben County Court to grand larceny in the second degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt at $58.2 billion in 2017, according to a report released today by State … DiNapoli. Although credit card debt declined significantly in the state from 2008 through 2013, the trend reversed in … New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt at $582 billion in 2017 according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated overall investment return was 33.55 percent for the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended March 31, 2021, reflecting the financial markets’ dramatic rebound from lows reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through December 3, 2017. … related to the terminal illness. Hospice can be provided in the home or in an inpatient setting and includes nursing and physician …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds … refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… Florida, pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court … Employees Retirement System. The benefits were issued to her deceased uncle, David Wynn, a New York state pensioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefits