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DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… future spending will match future revenue.” The state Senate and the Assembly, respectively, estimate that spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of committing represent a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on how best to mitigate investment risks stemming from climate … the pension fund in a way that will secure retirement for hardworking New Yorkers and help support the overall … and acted as the in-house climate change subject matter expert at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, one of the world's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… Subway on-time performance (OTP) last year and in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019, but the causes of delays have changed as riders have returned. The Metropolitan … Subway ontime performance OTP last year and in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysCorporate Governance
… unequal voting rights. For Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report and Targets on Child Safety Impacts Reporting with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceOversight of Dam Safety
… public safety, but they can also cause millions of dollars in damage and can result in the impairment of many other infrastructure systems, such … not properly filtered and soil particles form sink holes in the dam). When a dam fails, resources must be devoted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyAbout the Academy
… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and … Schwartz Ben Schwartz is the Chief of Policy and Research for the Division of Local Government and School … research and policy analysis efforts, as well as training for local government officials. Ben joined the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… diligent monitoring to ensure it achieves planned savings without unintended consequences, such as reductions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate change work to protect … firm. She was the in-house climate change subject matter expert at the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, one of the … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. It was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… Greater Jamaica Development Corporation. "The 5.1 million square feet of development activity in the pipeline will … Much of the neighborhood’s population growth over the past three decades has been driven by immigration. In 2014, … assistance (216 percent), business services (135 percent), food services (114 percent) and hotels (100 percent). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) low … The Fund was the first public pension fund in the U.S. to create an index that excludes or reduces holdings in the worst carbon emitters and shifts investments to lower emitting corporations. The increased allocation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s residents, property and economy. While New York is investing to reduce those … disasters and emergencies has averaged $958.6 million in aid annually. While actual annual amounts are variable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… the NYS teacher certification exam. $410,000 with the US Department of Commerce to design and construct a new … construct a Solar Panel Facility at RiverBend/SolarCity in Buffalo. $95,000 to the Village of Hoosick Falls for … related to licensing fees for the Del Lago Resort and Casino. $1.4 million to the city of Salamanca and $641,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … former town clerk. During the audit of the town, village money was found deposited in a town account. The audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2102
… Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, in the following bargaining unit who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreements between the State of New York and … the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in seasonal positions during each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2102-april-2020-and-april-2021-pef-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s … to protect the public and environment from the adverse effects of exposure to pollutants. The audit covered … SAPA. We also found the Department is not always taking action to enforce compliance with the Program for facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsXI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Reform Legislation (WCL Section 141-b), any person, or entity substantially owned by that person 1 : subject to a … appropriate proof of coverage to the State contracting entity issuing the contract. For each new contract or contract renewal, the contracting entity must obtain ONE of the following forms from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs. In addition, farms contribute to food security in their communities, an … of Agriculture and Markets, there are over 33,000 farms in the State. 2 In addition, nearly 23 percent of the … high of 23,868 in 2021. 4 FIGURE 1: Employment on New York Farms Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics As shown in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… determining its valued incentive program.” Assemblymember Anna Kelles (D-Ithaca) said , “The 30% New York School Lunch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improved