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DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… from 2011 to 2016. Due to federal funding uncertainty for programs that assist homeless veterans, some programs may … it isn't an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," … services, including health care, substance abuse treatment, and employment services. One such program, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Fiscal Year 2019-20, statutory changes to eliminate cash bail for most misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenses … reforms were amended in subsequent years to re-authorize bail for a limited number of offenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… by stealing over $300,000 in money meant to protect his community,” DiNapoli said. “This crime was a serious betrayal … of the Vernon Center Fire Department, but the entire community they serve. I would like to thank the New York … it undermines the safety and confidence of an entire community. The New York State Police will continue to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… pension plans in the nation and that’s great news for the more than one million men and women who participate in it, as well as for New York taxpayers.” Over state fiscal year 2017, … remain stable in 2017-2018 . Returns for the Fund's Asset Classes (as of March 31, 2017) Percent Returned Percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… allowing conditions to deteriorate further and, in some cases, forcing residents to relocate. “The growing homeless crisis in New York City has been met by shelter conditions that are … made on time and on budget. The men, women and children in the city’s shelters are extremely vulnerable, and even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… and Ulster County DA Carnright's office for their time and due diligence dealing with this matter. Lastly, I want to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from … in, and stole funds intended to support the Vernon Center Fire Department and the community it serves. I thank our … Jonnell Rose former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department pled guilty to stealing more than $300000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… and accountability in their supply chains. 2013 - Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to encourage their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… New York City Employees’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert (Chair); New York … Local 237. Teachers’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Appointee, Carolyn Wolpert; Deputy Chancellor … of Teachers. New York City Police Pension Fund: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert; New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldDiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… without a disability. Labor force participation for this group was 40% in 2020, trailing that for the state as a … defines the labor force as the portion of the working age population, 16 and over, that is either employed or … workers, but continued to decline for white workers. Age For both New York and the nation, the labor force is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services DHS is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Samaritan to ensure reported costs are allowable supported and program related
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… nearly 1,500 payments valued at nearly $7.4 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … office averages 11 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… million) and longevity payments ($500,000). Empire State Development Corporation $5.2 million for capital improvements … $557,000 to Camelot Global Services North America Inc. for market research. $375,000 to Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Fire Department, is wholly unacceptable and inexcusable. I would like to thank my Assistant, Assistant District … and hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with them.” Simchik stole over $90,000 in fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… Robust Federal Support Helps Lower Number of Homeless Vets The most significant reduction in New York occurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (OPWDD): Oversight of Young Adult Institute (YAI Network) Inc.'s Family Support Services Contract (2017-S-29) OPWDD needs to … initial audit released in July 2016 determined that United HealthCare (UHC) and Amerigroup made improper and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… fire districts are not accurately calculating credits for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result … and municipalities across the state have established LOSAP for their volunteers. “The men and women who volunteer their … and the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity over the course of a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… to help more than 1,000 qualifying New York businesses in all 62 counties retain jobs and expand. The Fund’s … sign-up to apply for PPP through Pursuit at pursuitlending.com/pppapply . For more information on the PPP visit the SBA … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retention