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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 remained high with nearly one in three students chronically absent during the 2022-23 … of students who miss at least 10% of days (typically 18) in a school year for any reason, excused, unexcused, or for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically disadvantaged … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and … The St of NY Mortgage Agency boosted lending and programs for minority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… Reynoso about maternal health in New York State, and what can be done to save lives. The full op-ed is below: Here’s what we know about our maternal health crisis: The United … and important information we need to fight it. Here’s what we don’t know over the past decade: how many women …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… New York’s young adults — some members of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Millennials (born … independence,” DiNapoli said. “They face a shrinking pool of entry-level jobs and rising unemployment, driven in part … the state’s young workforce is a critical component of New York’s prospects for its long-term economic growth and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… providing services more easily online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2023. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… children with an approved IFSP, approximately 27,000 (28%) did not begin receiving therapeutic services within 30 days … were authorized to start. Many eligible children likely did not receive services because Program officials didn’t … in the population with an IFSP, whereas those that did considerably more outreach served a higher percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… industry profits totaled $12.3 billion in the first half of 2017, one-third higher than the $9.3 billion earned in the … putting Wall St. on pace for a second consecutive year of higher profits, according to a report released today by … is traditionally measured by the pretax profits of the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven … they have enough money to buy at all. New York City is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations and retailers are a vital part of its economy. Federal stimulus funding directly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its efforts to prepare … or trade school. The audit found a significant number of students did not graduate on time and were not prepared … intervention in city school districts where large numbers of students do not graduate high school.” DOE considers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… equity audit analyzing the company’s impacts on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and the impacts of … its public statements. According to published reports, workers of color within the company have allegedly been … related to workforce diversity and treatment of minority workers, including wage and hiring related lawsuits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A. Sarcone III, and Acting Inspector General for U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General Mitch Behm announced the indictment of … Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A Sarcone III and Acting Inspector General …
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
… Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than … system from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond … mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, …
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
… be made official. The Executive Order applies to member of the New York State and Local Retirement System. “Many … in these tough times.” Under the existing law, members of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System … retirement, since the decision is irrevocable. If members of the Employees Retirement System were to die before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… in 2019, up from 26 reported in both 2018 and 2017. “Some of New York’s school districts are in fiscal trouble. While there are a number of factors causing their fiscal stress, each district should … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) analyzes a set of six financial indicators to create an overall stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… System (ERS) retirees who retired with an outstanding loan to repay that loan and increase their pension. Retirees cannot take a new … System ERS retirees who retired with an outstanding loan to repay that loan and increase their pen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… and the Chula Vista Police Department announced the arrest of Deangelo Anderson Rodriguez, a San Diego-based parcel … working in a parcel distribution center. Rodriguez, 25, of Chula Vista, was charged with grand theft, identity theft, … time when students are struggling to meet the rising costs of higher education, Deangelo Anderson Rodriguez allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… for New Yorkers. “My office will release an analysis in the coming weeks as more details become known about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and … you are just joining NYSLRS or have been a member for a number of years, this booklet will serve as a valuable … information carefully before making your decision and contact us with any questions you may have. (Return to Top) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… For eligible New York State Management/Confidential (M/C) employees, the Survivor’s Benefit Program ensures that your survivors will receive a … The Survivors Benefit Program provides a minimum death benefit to survivors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employees