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DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and … the 2022-23 school year (SY). The rates were highest for high school students at 34.1%, 7.6 percentage points … school students. “Chronic absenteeism has been linked to lower grades, lower standardized test scores, and increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is … survive into next year and beyond.” In 2019, the city’s retail sector had 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 … according to DiNapoli’s report. About 44 percent of all retail workers who lived in the city were immigrants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… Grill , Dollar General Corp. , Dollar Tree, Inc. and Match Group . The Fund has also refiled the proposal at Amazon.com … a racial equity audit analyzing the company’s impacts on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and the … review of the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… the number of permanent supportive housing units (52,462 vs. 78,758) and permanent housing beds (21,672 vs. 26,059), but lags other large states in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… 9.6%, rising to 990,419 jobs. All other business class sizes had employment levels in 2023 that remained below … working in business services in 2019 like law offices or architecture or engineering firms, which are more easily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… disadvantaged communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the … low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and grants for home repairs, and mortgage insurance. In … disadvantaged communities increasing its share of loans provided to lowincome and minority borrowers over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… threatens their financial well-being, according to a new report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … on credit reporting for student loans in October 2024. Report Economic Challenges Facing New York’s Young Adults … challenging their financial wellbeing according to a report by State Comptroller DiNapolil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… Office of Inspector General, Northeast Region, Brian C. Gallagher for their partnership in protecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to … Police Superintendent Steven G James today announced that Patricia Chatley 61 of Nunda New York pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … a stolen identity to further his scheme. Galker is accused of thefts totaling $31,149, including a $1,148 check from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the Jewish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… P. DiNapoli today applauded Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting period before a … can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved … Comptroller DiNapoli applauded Governor Cuomos Executive Order waiving the 15day waiting period before a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… 24 payroll checks, while working in a parcel distribution center. Rodriguez, 25, of Chula Vista, was charged with grand … collaboration in solving complex cases. I’m proud of the work our Property Crimes detectives did alongside our … who was working in a parcel service distribution center in Chula Vista not only allegedly stole the 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… so communities can correct them. My office will continue to provide financial planning tools, guidance and training to help schools in stress.” DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today on the release of New York City’s budget update. “The $124.7 billion New York City Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Financial Plan lays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… — Member page for information about taking a NYSLRS loan. How Much Do I Need to pay? If you retired with an outstanding loan, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, mental health and education. While year-over-year spending growth … on issues of importance to New Yorkers including housing health care mental health and education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… you receive will be directly related to your retirement service credit. As a NYSLRS member, you earn service credit for your paid public employment with a participating employer. You may also … Retirement System members earn service credit for employment with participating employers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… with your retirement system. NYSLRS members, you can sign in to Retirement Online to view or update your beneficiaries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. The full … his audit of the former governor’s COVID performance New York City just marked the two-year anniversary of the … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceDiNapoli: Four Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid Out of Over $1.6 Million
… G. James, and Acting Medicaid Inspector General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. today announced the arrests of four defendants for … essential resources from the health care delivery system,” Walsh said. “My office will continue to work closely with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-four-arrested-allegedly-defrauding-medicaid-out-over-16-million