Search
DiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the … DiNapoli said. “An essential part of this year’s school reopening plans should be determining how to … the student’s unique learning needs. During the 2019-20 school year, more than 464,400 students in New York public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesOrdinary Death Benefit
… be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is in service to the full retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… Stronger-than-projected year-end budgetary results, fueled by extraordinary one-time … road.” In June, the city adopted its $98.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget. Excluding federal aid, the city will … traditional spending increases at this point in the fiscal year. Revenue Upside Boosts Spending in FY 2022 Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has … for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax revenue for both the state and city budgets." Pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms, the traditional measure of industry profitability, totaled $17.3 billion in 2016, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016DiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with estimated assets of … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine … (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Hoffman and Pais … and the State Police, they have been held accountable for their actions.” “The fraud committed by the defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. … solidify its commitment to seek diverse director nominees in response to a shareholder proposal filed by the Fund. As a … possible pool. We will continue to urge the companies in our portfolio to adopt more inclusive practices in seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… DiNapoli said. “While Netflix says it’s now a leader in the highly unionized entertainment industry, it’s lagging … to upholding worker rights if they want to remain a leader in the entertainment industry. They have thus far failed to … concerned when the behavior of a portfolio company stands in contrast with fair treatment of its workforce,” said New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 … prior to the pandemic that ensured more online sales were being fully taxed.” Local sales tax growth in 2022’s fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her father’s death to profit handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement … Police for partnering with my Division of Investigations to bring her to justice. We will seek full restitution and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… shareholder resolution with the Chicago-based company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the … the company's bottom line at risk. I commend Molson Coors for agreeing to our request.” The company agreed to disclose … spending, including payments to trade associations and other tax-exempt organizations that could be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… P. DiNapoli made the following statement today in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff's … systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, … Incs request to keep the New York State Common Retirement Funds shareholder proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1
… Laws of 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 … on and after January 1, 2023, the Comptroller shall cause, in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… higher market values are being fueled by growth outside of traditional Midtown office districts, including Hudson … of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from new and expanding businesses hiring … and business districts in the outer boroughs have helped increase market values, which ultimately will remain a key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… our best hope to combat it. Whatever President Trump says or does regarding the Paris Agreement, it will not weaken the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… on plans to increase diversity, which was also filed last year, asks that the board describe what steps it has taken or … – urged shareholders to support DiNapoli’s proposal last year and weighed in on the lack of diversity at Monster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… New York on March 8, 2018 unless postponed, as set forth in the Notices of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 2, 2018. The bonds will be dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined issues related to broadband availability, access and affordability across … state and federal leaders should focus on measures to improve accessibility for those with the lowest incomes.” … slightly between 2021-2023, but was still lower than prior to the pandemic. As of 2023, the Bronx, with the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the … best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Links Funds historic value and rate of return in prior years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25