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DiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… is strong and shows no signs of slowing. Still, Mayor de Blasio and the city’s budget team deserve credit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… facilities during the pandemic, it put patients’ safety, security and treatment at even greater risk. We can never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of community service today for … District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: 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-billionNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated … with an estimated value of $216.3 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “One of the … market volatility and uncertainty will continue. We manage New York state’s pension fund to withstand tough challenges. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… increase to maximum SNAP benefit amounts from Jan. through Sept. 2021. Monthly SNAP expenditures increased by $506.4 … growth in these costs increased from 4.6% in Sept. 2021 to 11.9% in July 2022 and experienced the only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… diversity among the qualities it will actively seek in its board members. When the Fund filed its request for Priceline to commit to board diversity, the company had just one female director. In … it added a second female director to its now 11-person board. “We encourage our portfolio companies to commit to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… Starts a paid family leave program, funded by employee payroll deductions, in January 2018. It will be fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andState Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… largely because of legal settlements and personal income tax (PIT) collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … over the past two years,” DiNapoli said. “As personal income tax collections in April of 2015 drove higher … largely because of legal settlements and personal income tax collections according to a report State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according … was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s audit. The system lacked the … requirements, contributed to a dramatic increase in UI claims. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. DOL reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area killing dozens of people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through the … Employees who appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number Verification Report) are affected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComplaint Processing
… Objective To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review … has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other … To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York … of Mental Health OMH has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… difference to DOF’s attention, DOF was not aware of it and then could not provide documentation to explain this … they were logged into an informal tracking sheet and then held for up to 19 days before they were recorded in DOF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… from IRA programs for a range of specific greenhouse gas reducing activities and funds to support incentive … almost exclusively through charges on the electric and gas bills of the state’s utility customers, these grants … million for a variety of projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and build resilience to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage … across the state, missing recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit … sit idle. I urge the Department of Health to develop and execute a strategic plan for the maintenance and use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 million in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal … both these years. According to a June 2023 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) press release, nationally, … To determine whether the Department of Health DOH has implemented recommendations with the goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Here Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three affordable housing … infestations among other unsafe conditions at developments in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island. “Every New Yorker … housing,” DiNapoli said. “The conditions identified in this audit are unacceptable. The city needs to do a much …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexes