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DiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… that three major U.S. energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals and how they can adapt … announced that three major US energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced he has written to 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund, urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate … change. "Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to the state pension fund and its long-term investments," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… of all city restaurants. For example, in Manhattan’s Chinatown and the Lower East Side, only 30% of RRF dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… government through distortion and suppression of the facts when New Yorkers deserved the truth. The pandemic is not … data on a range of issues including infections, DOH does not use it broadly to detect breakouts, geographic … communication and coordination with localities on collection and reporting and use of infection control data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New … treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… Increasingly, counties across New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop … but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency services around the state, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued … received $1.06 in return – a favorable per capita balance of payments of $1,076. This is the third year in a row that New York has … being spent down continued to boost New Yorks balance of payments with Washington according to a report issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… Modernization, $5.65 billion. Network Expansion: Second Avenue Subway (SAS), $5.23 billion. Administrative and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic created significant sales tax volatility over … with a strong rebound,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax growth has remained strong for a sustained stretch as consumers … to December) increased by 8.8% over the same quarter of 2021, which was similar to the year-over-year rates seen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… New York’s 107 local Industrial Development Authorities … in 2021, followed by towns (18.5%), cities (12.3%), New York City (7.4%), villages (0.5%), and city-town IDAs … operate on a calendar year basis, several, including the New York City IDA, do not. DiNapoli’s report found that: Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a moderate pace, similar to growth rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Urges Vote Against eXp's Proposed Move to Texas and All Directors
… CEO Glenn Sanford, for allegedly concealing a pervasive “rape culture” at the company. Texas law limits shareholders’ … in good faith to red flags notifying them of the company’s rape culture.” In 2024, DiNapoli wrote eXp to express concern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-urges-vote-against-exps-proposed-move-texas-and-all-directorsDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… The Aid to Localities (ATL) appropriation increased to $200 million in SFY 2020 and to $250 million in each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Reliable, high-speed internet is a … lacking true competition in the marketplace," said Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-19th Congressional District) . "The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… action and document their efforts to improve operations. When local officials promptly focus on the findings and … on our audit testing and what we recommend you should do to improve your operations or strengthen internal … or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… Vehicles (DMV), and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The audit, the second in a series on AI Use in New York … Use of AI Auditors found that while NYSOFA, DOCCS, and DOT use ITS’ definition of AI, they do not have in-house … reliable, or have formal requirements of human oversight. DOT has an AI working group that first met in June 2024, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11-response.pdfRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2021-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether the MTA tested/updated the plans and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s27-response.pdfEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f15.pdf