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DiNapoli: 2023 Wall Street $34 Billion Bonus Pool Relatively Flat Over 2022
… The average annual Wall Street bonus dipped to $176,500 last year, a 2% decline from the previous year’s … P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. Wall Street’s profits were up 1.8% in 2023, but firms have taken a more cautious … In 2023, the sector employed about 198,500 people, up from 191,600 the prior year. DiNapoli estimates that 1 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-2023-wall-street-34-billion-bonus-pool-relatively-flat-over-2022DiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… – 17.6% in New York and 11.3% in the U.S. Hispanic and Black business owners are significantly underrepresented … population (19.5%). Rates were significantly lower for Black business ownership: 3.4% of owners compared to 14.2% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… number of active EMS practitioners has fallen in recent years. In 2019, the state (including New York City) had over … not covered if a patient is not transported. Consequently, many local governments find they need to subsidize their … help local officials make more informed decisions about how to pay for these services. Report The Growing Role of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… and Services (Report 2020-S-45 ). About the Program The Department of Labor (DOL) — along with 33 Local Workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… records for the receipt and management of court and trust funds. They found the treasurer established adequate … appropriate records and properly reported court and trust funds as prescribed by statute. Auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… tested. The district may incur $47,817 in additional payroll costs if the errors are not corrected. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… “Travelers from around the world are drawn to all corners of the state and keep coming back because they fall in love with New York. Tourism generates tens of billions in economic activity and employs many New Yorkers … but the recovery is uneven, with some regions lagging. I encourage policymakers to review these trends and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing … delays and cancellations, especially from train problems, is troubling, however, because it comes at a time when LIRR … by the Numbers … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report … according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data. “Ensuring safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic … of COVID deaths was optional up to the week ending May 24, 2020 – a period that accounted for more than 75% of such … shortcoming. Certain sources often lacked context, and cited information not included or contradicted by other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and the claims auditor did not help ensure that district funds were used to procure goods and services in a prudent … identified and corrected. Cayuga County – Court and Trust Funds Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be … of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Auditors found there was no reconciliation performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Under the Climate Act, the Public Service Commission (PSC) was required to establish a renewable energy program by … secured by load-serving entities (entities subject to PSC jurisdiction that secure energy to serve the end-use … filed prior to April 2020 were allowed to transfer their project applications to ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… After a brief period of financial stability secured by an infusion of state funds last year, the Metropolitan Transportation … pass. “A year ago, the MTA was looking forward to a period of solid fiscal health, but its financial condition has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from October 2018 through January 2024. About the Program … environmental and safety standards, and comply with other provisions of OCFS’ regulations (Regulations). For … to New York’s local detention facilities decreased 28% from 1,728 in 2019 to 1,246 in 2021 due to efforts to limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… $244,700, up 31.5% from last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The … federal policy changes may dampen the outlook for parts of the securities industry in 2025.” The total estimated 2024 bonus pool is 34% higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024What's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newDeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 38 of the 180 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4Next Generation 911 Services
… and implementation of New York State’s Next Generation 911 plan, and whether the Office of Information Technology … (ITS) has controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 systems is adequately secured and conforms with the … Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan. About the Program The 911 emergency communications system dates back to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … students, schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 95 of the 246 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25