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DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … promote inclusivity and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and … tracking complaints related to accessibility, which makes it difficult to determine if they were adequately addressed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… $50 million commitment provided the anchor investment in the New York Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Fund … Lane. The SBIC Fund II has approximately $150 million in total committed capital to support small businesses … make its first investments. The SBIC Fund II was launched in 2022 and is built upon the success of Hamilton Lane’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and … continuity plans and evacuation plans. The audit is the first of four that DiNapoli has engaged with a focus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … and leave many unable to pay their mortgages and property taxes. New York State’s revenue shortfall is estimated to be … first responders and transit workers are among those on the front lines of responding to this health emergency. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to … support disabled New Yorkers." Congressman John Katko (NY-24) said , "During my time in Congress, I have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a result of the company’s commitments, the New … practices that destroy the environment and foster climate change can not only harm the public, but can damage … linked to deforestation and the promotion of climate change risks damage to its operations and reputation. ADM is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… (22%) offered BE programs for all entitled students (Geneva, Mineola); Five districts (56%) had BE programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. … sources by 2025. Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), a utility company that is one of the largest GHG emitters in the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction … certain condition ratings require the dam owner to act. For example, a condition rating of unsafe requires immediate … drain the reservoir to reduce or eliminate the potential for a dam failure. DiNapoli’s audit also recommends DEC: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority … (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take … energy goals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… who break our laws accountable. The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust in the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today … care,” DiNapoli said. “Regular and routine inspections of these facilities, and correcting problems, ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is being left behind or where. “New York has an … Population and Demand for Services New York’s population of people aged 60 and over is projected to reach approximately 5.5 million by 2030. Nearly 70% of adults over 65 are expected to need some form of long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-211
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the October 2014 Salary Increase (Bargaining … and the Communications Workers of America (CWA), provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) or $1000, … employees whose Payroll Status is Terminated, Retired or Deceased will be automatically cancelled by OSC with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-211-october-2014-salary-increase-bargaining-unit-sdCUNY Bulletin No. CU-355
… OSC’s automatic processing and provide agency instructions for the payment of Increments. Affected Employees Eligible … 12/15/08, OSC will supply agencies with the NHRP708 Mass Salary Increase Exception Report. This report will identify … of the following: Increment Code is missing No Increment - Salary is off step Position Data and Job Data do not match …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-355-january-2009-increments-cuny-professional-staff-congressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… As a result, the district levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The board and district officials … average of $2.9 million from 2017-18 through 2021-22 while it had an operating surplus in each of those years averaging … officials cannot assure taxpayers that all IT equipment is adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits