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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… and limits transparency of state spending, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … expands public authority backdoor borrowing and fails to build up rainy day reserves. While revenues are currently strong, it's important to monitor trends moving forward including the ongoing impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetAdministrative Hearings
… on your Notice of Hearing. An administrative hearing is a formal legal proceeding with a hearing officer … evidence in support of your claim. A hearing record is made and will be provided to you after your hearing at no cost. It is your responsibility to provide any documentation you wish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents … information they need in the future. The second section is directed to your survivors. By taking some time today to … of helpful contacts and other important information. Here is a checklist to get you started: Personal documents — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsOpinion 88-75
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … firm and the city if the city attorney has the power or duty to negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts Strong 11.94% Annual Return, Closes at Record High of $295.4 Billion
… responsible risk management. Reaching a record-high value is a testament to the strength of our investment team and our … New Yorkers.” The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 5.9%, the second lowest among major public pension funds … Weaver and Tidwell LLP and required by state regulations, is part of the reforms that DiNapoli fought for when he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-strong-11-point-94-percent-annual-return-closes-at-record-high-295-point-4-billionOffice of the State Comptroller Response to Report Issued Today by the Department of Financial Services
… DiNapoli's Communications Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today: "It's disappointing and … to our office five minutes before it was provided to the press. If the agency had reached out to our investment professionals, … DiNapolis Communications Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesDiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… meeting job creation goals. These same IDAs are unable to recover incentives given to companies that fail to reach specific benchmarks because of inadequate contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… In total, these occupations made up over 17% of all jobs in the state pre-pandemic. He urged the state to fund more educational and workforce development programs to grow the green economy and help … a tremendous opportunity for our education and workforce development systems to partner with businesses that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkDiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now 131 member firms, down from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (Ag & Markets) initiative to reimburse school districts at a higher rate if at least 30% of the … New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets initiative to reimburse school districts at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedHomeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … New York has long trailed the nation in homeownership rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkEDSS - Procurement Contract / Amendment Help
… What information is required to create a new Procurement Contract / Amendment? … in EDSS? Verify that the Procurement Contract / Amendment is entered into SFS and Pending OSC review. Confirm that the Audit Type is one of those listed on the chart above and that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-procurement-contract-amendment-helpDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… and raise a family but there are challenges. This report is meant to provide useful information to Long Island … latest data indicates slower growth in 2018. Health care is the largest private sector employer on Long Island, … County’s estimated median property tax bill of $14,872 is well above the state median ($8,081). Recent federal tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… asking rents decline, particularly for units below $2,300 monthly asking rent. 22 Growing Housing Costs Monthly … Home Ownership 400 Senior Rental Affordable Housing 300 Energy Efficiency/Alternative Energy 250 Low-Income … of new affordable units, $450 million for preservation, $300 million for senior housing, $182 million for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect construction workers on … accidents, injuries and fatalities. “Construction is key to New York City’s economy, but as the sector recovers … with some of its conclusions. The agency’s full response is available in the audit. Audit New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: Incomes for Many New Yorkers Not Keeping Pace with Inflation
… were mixed. The real median household income increased in Brooklyn by $6,136 (8.3%) and in Queens by $1,628 (1.9%). It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-incomes-many-new-yorkers-not-keeping-pace-inflationComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… – Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor … An analysis of Thomas’ personal and campaign committee bank accounts revealed that Thomas used FORT funds for … the RTIC payments to his American Express account as a “loan” from RTIC. Thomas, however, failed to disclose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than in 2019 and higher than all other age groups, according to a … Young workers in New York City between the ages of 1624 continued to face a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, was sentenced to serve five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto … a resolution that would undo a U.S. Labor Department (DOL) rule that allows managers of retirement funds that are … of Congress attempting to undo the Department of Labor’s rule are trying to impose partisan politics on what should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolution