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DiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that after a nationwide spike in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to … than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment rates for working-aged people with a disability soared in both New York and the nation, reaching 13.9% and 13.4%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… in FY 2023) and decline to pre-pandemic levels by FY 2025. Continued strength in tax collections has led the city … Still, the city projects budget gaps of $4.2 billion in FY 2025, $5.9 billion in FY 2026 and nearly $7 billion in FY … identified recurring savings of $3 billion beginning in FY 2025. DiNapoli’s report notes the city faces significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesDiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… Corporation (H+H) is not fully meeting patients’ right to interpretation services for those in need of language assistance. “The Health and Hospitals … of languages spoken in New York City, but it needs to do better,” DiNapoli said. “It is critical that those in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In July 2013, DHS contracted with Samaritan Daytop Village, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/05/20/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
OOvertime pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a record $716 million in 2015 up nearly $55 million from the year before according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New … rates will remain stable for our participating employers in the near-term," DiNapoli said. "While the financial … pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in the country, allowing New York's public workforce to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18New York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… again shows that New York state’s finances are headed in the right direction. "The new AA+ rating for the state’s … again shows that New York states finances are headed in the right direction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… pension payments. "Ms. Robertson allegedly thought she could deceive the retirement system and continue to … pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a felony," said State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… The population, the number of jobs and businesses, and the wages being paid … The population the number of jobs and businesses and the wages being paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… sewage and stormwater impacted more than 200 waterways in New York due to antiquated and overwhelmed sewer systems, … details the problems with combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the state. Most large urban areas in New York state are served by municipal sewer systems, many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which it plans to use to help … resources from the citywide savings program, a reduction in unneeded reserves in the current fiscal year and higher-than-expected revenues, … New York City is projecting a surplus of $35 billion in fiscal year FY 2019 which it plans to use to help balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious … his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, … been strong this fiscal year, there are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… of the Onondaga County Department of Services and Fidelis Care, Inc., for welfare benefits she wrongfully obtained by … $12,000 in Medicaid payments and nearly $7,000 in managed care payments she was not actually entitled to from November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… $2,039 “team dinner” at Manhattan’s Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill with nearly $400 for alcohol. The total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today in Erie County Court after … found that Rodriguez, an audio visual equipment technician, submitted time records for working full days at … A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today in Erie County Court after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyOpinion 88-48
… as trucks, trailers, bins and containers to be used in connection with a recycling program by the Western Finger … is authorized to purchase equipment to be used in connection with a recycling program. With respect to whether … for work, material or supplies performed or furnished in connection with construction , shall be awarded by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Opinion 91-61
… " (emphasis added). Subdivision two further states that all fees on bail collected by a town or village court shall … pursuant to article thirteen-A of the executive law for the county in which the town or village is located " … approved pursuant to article 13-A of the Executive Law for the particular county. Although subdivision two provides, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from city parking fines, according to an audit released today by New … over a three month period, allegedly stole fees for parking permits, code enforcement, water, sewer and parking summons, as well as utility receipts. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met Council … that provide them with vital services, you will face jail time. That applies to all New Yorkers, including the … Friedman was convicted and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy … Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to … Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being held accountable for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-county