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DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… been issued: Office of Information Technology Services (OITS): Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal … (2016-F-28) An initial audit issued in February found that OITS did not have established policies and procedures for … of key division systems. In a follow-up, auditors found OITS officials have made some progress in correcting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… . “But nearly two years ago, much of this growth came to a halt when the area was hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Signs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaOpinion 97-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … in Abandoned Property Law, §600 should be transferred to the Comptroller pursuant to article 6 of the Abandoned … Whether such clauses prohibit or otherwise preclude the county treasurer from turning over to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent. Still, state spending on Medicaid is … 60 percent of New York’s Medicaid expenditures, at an average per-patient cost of more than $22,000 in 2013, … are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… growth in other areas such as New York City and Long Island. “Immigrants are nearly a quarter of our population. … of all New York’s immigrants reside in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, according to the report. For … the figure is over 10 percent. “Utica has a rich history, going back decades, as a melting pot; welcoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaMonitoring of Select Programs
… for EISEP or CSE services, the client is placed on a wait list. AAAs report Unmet Need (based on wait list data) to NYSOFA as part of their annual on-site … Living Feasibility Study by NYSOFA identified long wait lists for services as an area of concern among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is approved by SED to provide Preschool Special Education (SC) and Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) program … with autism between three and five years of age. Both the SC and SEIT programs are located in Douglaston, Queens. For … 2015, QSAC served 164 students, which consisted of 140 in SC and 32 in SEIT, with 8 children enrolled in both Programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) The … expenses for operations. Auditors found that the Sunnyside Manor development’s Board of Directors (Board) held a … transactions, totaling $51,048, paid from Sunnyside Manor’s operating account to the Board-held account. Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Major Oil Storage Facilities (MOSFs) reporting and facility registration, as well as a lack of facility data analysis to identify and correct discrepancies. … actions are still needed. Office of Information Technology Services (ITS): Disaster Recovery Planning (2016-S-97) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts Strong 11.94% Annual Return, Closes at Record High of $295.4 Billion
… turbulence out of Washington,” DiNapoli said. “Under my watch, our diversified, disciplined investment strategy … the Fund’s long-term fiscal health. While annual returns can fluctuate with market conditions, the Fund continues to … assessment of how the Fund is being managed and where improvements could be made. Weaver’s review found: The …
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-billionOpinion 91-25
… title is structured so as to consist of a minimum salary plus a series of "increments or steps" and that the longevity … to receive salary increases based on longevity (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-80, unreported; see also Ellis v Fire Chief of … 520, pertaining to "longevity merit increases"; 15 Opns St Comp No. 1959, p 421; Chalachan v City of Binghamton , 81 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… residents, a shrinking labor force, as well as challenges with housing availability and access to health care, food and … County has the most acute shortage of the rural counties, with a population to health professional ratio of 30,188 to 1 … of addresses in the 10 rural counties remain unserved, with rates as high as 28.4% in Hamilton and 26.6% in Lewis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing for … of during retirement. If your retirement is further in the future, it is never too early to start planning for … a physical or mental condition. For more information about the types of benefits available and how to apply, visit our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… an op-ed on Sunday from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso … picture of what maternal health care looks like. In California, collecting and making maternal morbidity data … published in an online dashboard accessible to the public. California has a maternal mortality rate half that of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingCaucus 2026: Important Information for New Yorkers
… Impact: New York State Farming and Agriculture, January 2026 Federal Impact: Higher Education, October 2025 Tax … Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools, February 2026 School Districts: Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting, … Childcare Services for Children Under Five, January 2026 The Cost of Living in NYC: Food, April 2025 Older Adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2026Oversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and … Child support programs help enhance the well-being of children in many ways, including by enforcing child … OTDA’s responsibilities include monitoring the efforts of 58 local social services district offices (districts) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-funds