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DiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… to 25,334, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The decline in … reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York state was experiencing high levels of foreclosure activity … based on an analysis of recent data from the New York State Unified Court System (UCS). Most areas of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013XI.12.F Reassignment of Agency Responsibility for Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Through various initiatives and legislative action, State agencies and departments may be reorganized, … was subject to prior approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the reassignment requires OSC … agency. To reduce the Contract Amount in SFS, the State agency must reduce both the funds reservation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12f-reassignment-agency-responsibility-contractsTuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… Purpose To determine whether College of Westchester complied with the Education Law and the … for State financial aid. Background The College of Westchester, (Westchester) offers programs in business, computer, digital … To determine whether College of Westchester complied with the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, city job vacancies stand at more than 21,000. "The pandemic caused a … officers (-25.9%), groundskeepers and gardeners (-24.5%), school safety agents (-22.0%), information clerks (-21.6%), … auditors, general office clerks, mechanics and repairers, school administration support staff, social workers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) recognized the Fund for its exemplary investment oversight, risk management, and … with fiduciary and statutory requirements, and acts for the sole benefit of its more than 1.2 million … retirees, and beneficiaries. I thank the staff at Weaver for their thoughtful and thorough review.” This review, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… of 165 food purchases, totaling almost $1 million from distributors, neither the agency nor the food relief … Nourish, which is creating grave concern amongst farmers, distributors, and food banks. Any disruption of services will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingOpinion 89-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- … Whether secondhand equipment of a private entity or a municipality of this State may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13New York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… New York City employment reached 4.55 million jobs in 2018, the highest level ever recorded, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York City employment reached 455 million jobs in 2018 the highest level ever recorded according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing nearly $13,000 of her deceased … her mother’s death to divert her pension payments to pay for ride share services, food deliveries and housing … Fish of Halfmoon NY has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing nearly $13000 of her deceased mothers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming enrollment cliff, growing … as a share of the total population nationally, and is forecast to undergo a precipitous drop beginning in 2025 – … the challenges New Yorks higher education sector is facing including a looming enrollment cliff growing costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… has worked to stabilize its labor force and fill critical vacancies, while holding down costs. Staffing remains below … agencies, with some still experiencing higher turnover or vacancies since last year. For instance, the Department of … and protective service workers, consisting mostly of school safety agents. Also, administrative support roles like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. … the work of the Comptroller’s Office, New York State Police and my office’s Financial Crimes Unit in uncovering … Attorney’s Office. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, Melwani …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… a non-profit entity to provide a CTE Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to assist schools and Boards of Cooperative … to meet high-demand, high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and … align with student goals and the needs of the State labor market. In addition, we found the students of CTE programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April … (for detailed monthly breakdown) Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State … open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilMembership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop a sound financial plan. Select your tier from the Contents on … After 1 year of service credit, you are covered by a non-job-related death benefit. With 5 years of service … you become vested and are entitled to a monthly benefit that may start as early as age 55. (You will forfeit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… on vendors that do business with the Iranian energy sector and seek contracts with New York State agencies, the State … University of New York, the City University of New York, and New York public authorities and local governments. The Act prohibits, with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012DiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… $1 million, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony … by certain federal, state, and State University of New York (SUNY) policies and regulations related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesNew York State Health Insurance Program – CVS Caremark Payments Made Under the Incorrect Plan
… Objective To determine whether CVS Caremark paid pharmacy claims under the appropriate plan … Civil Service contracts with CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C. (CVS Caremark) to administer the prescription drug program for … to the Medicare Rx Plan for Medicare-qualified members. CVS Caremark relies on enrollment information generated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/06/04/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-cvs-caremark-payments-made-under-incorrect-planMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely … to Medicaid recipients. NYSOH is the State-run health plan marketplace organized under the Department where individuals, … NY State of Health NYSOH New Yorks online health plan marketplace properly sent accurate complete and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… of all platform edges (43 percent), which are important to rider safety, had defects in need of repair. While 33 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairs