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DiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… the AFL-CIO’s proposal. Ralph Lauren uses numerous suppliers in Bangladesh and should explain what steps it is … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s … of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. … isn’t the case. HPD needs do a better job of ensuring that apartments are occupied by qualified residents and protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli and NY State Pension Fund Reach Agreements with Major Companies on Executive Pay
… today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund has reached agreements with Microsoft Corp. , CVS Health … of their workforces. In response to the agreements, the Fund withdrew its shareholder resolutions with the companies. … their company's pay ratio data. DiNapoli believes the Fund's portfolio companies should align CEO pay practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-and-ny-state-pension-fund-reach-agreements-major-companies-executive-payDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund and Coca Cola Reach Agreement on Executive Pay
… Coca Cola Co. will consider the wages it pays all of its employees when setting executive salaries, aiming to bring them into … Coca Cola Co will consider the wages it pays all of its employees when setting executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-and-coca-cola-reach-agreement-executive-payNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… for England have today written an open letter to ExxonMobil shareholders in advance of the ExxonMobil … in Dallas, Texas. The open letter calls on shareholders to join the two institutions, who lead engagement with … doubt that, at this time, ExxonMobil would be better able to form a more thoroughly tested and successful strategy, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… Fund withdrew its proposal from 12 of the companies after reaching agreements. About the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and its most recent 20-year needs assessment … many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s latest report . “The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… that allows school districts to override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. DiNapoli’s office … the inflation factor at 8% for those with a June 30, 2024 fiscal year end. “School and local communities are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… Services (OCFS), which oversees the locally administered child welfare system that investigates reports of alleged child abuse or child fatalities, can take additional steps to protect … Family Services which oversees the locally administered child welfare system that investigates reports of alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Michaelle C. Solages today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of … of emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to the public during the COVID pandemic, as well as those … at the request of DiNapoli would require a state entity to publicly post contracts that have been exempted from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… real estate market has proven resilient to the pandemic as prices remain strong,” said DiNapoli. “This benefits the city … properties. For example, during the Great Recession the median market value for family homes dropped by 14.3%, but the median tax bill increased by 32.5%. Similarly, during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and other positive developments, more people and jobs need to return to the city to fuel economic growth for the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… major social insurance programs provide crucial financial support during difficult times in the lives of hundreds of … major social insurance programs provide crucial financial support during difficult times in the lives of hundreds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families … child care industry is far from over,” DiNapoli said. “Prices in New York are among the highest in the nation, while … insurance, paid time off or pensions. Chronically High Prices. From 2018 to 2023, New York’s average annual child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… System that includes a new digital application portal for potential sponsors to submit materials, track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… in recent years. While this has enabled the city to fund substantial spending growth, given the systemic restructuring … in FY 2026. DiNapoli’s report does not anticipate a substantial rise in asylum seeker costs from current … unlikely. The city also assumes spending on overtime, cash assistance and housing voucher programs, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… the Fund for its exemplary investment oversight, risk management, and ethical governance. Released today by … recognized the Fund for its exemplary investment oversight risk management and ethical governance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalDiNapoli: NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery in Manhattan, Brooklyn
… helped support the recovery of more than 67,000 retail and restaurant jobs between the first and most recent year of … operating for more than one year added retail and restaurant jobs between their first and most recent year of … five years between 2020 and 2024. Of the total retail and restaurant jobs created during the analysis period, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-nycs-open-streets-program-supported-retail-and-restaurant-job-recovery-manhattan-brooklyn