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DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… actually happening or whether they’re going out with the trash where they put New York’s environment, public health … rechargeable batteries increases.” Rechargeable batteries can contain toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, … waste stream and were the cause of a six-alarm fire on a trash barge in December 2021. DEC is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and impacts … investors, but corporate America has to step up, adapt and address the challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As … engages with portfolio companies on a range of issues to address investment risks and opportunities, including climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… for multiple initiatives, including an additional $800 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, $800 million for hospitals continuing to face financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and Uncertainty Remains While the recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived, employment has yet to recover fully. During … with New York City trailing its February 2020 levels by over 500,000 jobs. Economic forecasts are inherently … While the recession brought on by the COVID19 pandemic was shortlived employment has yet to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Death Benefits
… call 866-805-0990 and press 3 and then 1. We’ll also need an original, certified death certificate. We’ll mail … Certain: If you die within five or ten years after retiring (depending on which option you chose) NYSLRS pays a … sum benefit payable to your beneficiaries if you die after retiring directly from service, or within one year of leaving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… (Fund), today outlined the Fund’s stewardship priorities for 2024, including setting expectations related to climate … are more likely to be profitable, sustainable investments for New York’s pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “The stewardship priorities and expectations we’ve established for portfolio companies, centered around our engagement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOpen Educational Resources
… the period from April 2017 through March 2024. About the Program CUNY comprises 11 senior colleges; seven community … 2023 for a New York State resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree full time at CUNY was $6,930. On top of tuition costs, … under an open license and are available to students at no or low cost. OER can be full courses, course materials, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 Enacted Budget includes actions to manage spending and generate nearly $1 billion in … for education, health care and mass transit, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … leave open questions going forward. The recent addition to the Rainy Day Fund is a good first step toward building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… change," DiNapoli said. "The current Administration in Washington may have withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, but in New York ‘We Are Still In’ and committed to making the Paris Agreement’s goals a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… former executive director and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has … ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met Council. The Attorney General’s investigation revealed that Rapfogel … his co-conspirators stole approximately $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, but shifts some spending off-budget and would … input, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The 2017-18 Executive … of lump-sum appropriations; and Additional proposed limits on the Comptroller's independent oversight of the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the official’s record of activities. What if an official takes a two-week vacation during the time period he or she is keeping a record of work-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand … It stretches from Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island and extends to major NYC terminals, including Penn … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road LIRR implemented train service to Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… and gynecologist (OBGYN) doctors, dentists and mental health practitioners, with several counties having no pediatricians or OBGYN doctors at all. The shortage of mental health practitioners in New York’s rural counties may … Professional Shortage Areas for primary care, dental and mental health; all 16 counties examined have shortage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsSubway Recovery Tracker
… Since September 2024, many stations in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan and outer Brooklyn have been lagging behind, while stations in the downtown areas of Manhattan and Brooklyn helped to fuel the recovery. Most and … relationship, as ridership recovery at major hubs in Manhattan neighborhoods failed to keep pace with recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/subway-recovery-trackerOpinion 2000-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Concerning the entitlement to a salary increase by a village chief of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Frequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… What is a presumption? I assisted in the recovery and cleanup operations, but I was stationed in … benefit? I am an active member. Is there a filing deadline for this benefit? If I retired prior to September 11, 2001, … recovery and cleanup operations but have since left public service. Would I be eligible to apply for World Trade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… long-term structural budget balance. When the Financial Plan is updated I hope there will be more definition on how … results in 2.8 percent projected spending growth from State Operating Funds for SFY 2014-15 instead of the … actual spending growth. Spending of $589.5 million from a settlement with JPMorgan will be paid out of a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingAre You Vested? And What It Means
… Are You Vested? Being vested means that you have earned … 4 members who have at least five years of credited service are vested. As of April 9, 2022, Tier 5 and 6 members also … service retirement benefit. Effective immediately, if you are a Tier 5 or 6 member with five or more years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-means