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Household Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE program is vitally important to help level the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years of downsizing, … of New York Stock Exchange member firms. Weakness in the global economy, particularly China, and concerns over the … click here: www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt5-2016.pdf A video on DiNapoli's 2015 Wall Street report is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… 2022-23 totaled $111.7 billion, $2.9 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in … of the final phase-in of the middle-class tax rate cuts, and financial market volatility over the course of 2022. “The … pre-payments. $920 million transferred to the retiree health benefit trust fund. The deferment of nearly $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… DiNapoli said. "While Brooklyn faces challenges such as unemployment and the high cost of housing, the borough’s … Brooklyn is booming," said New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. "It’s a remarkable transformation that’s changing … more than 50 permanent jobs. The full report is available online at: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt4-2015.pdf … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… are higher than projected pension and overtime costs, and $100 million in anticipated savings that the MTA has not yet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenOpinion 92-55
… You state that the village supplies this private system with water pursuant to Village Law, §11-1120. You ask whether … district outside the village the right to make connections with the mains of such village for the purpose of drawing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… a record 120,000 jobs during calendar year 2014 and is on track to add more than 100,000 jobs during 2015. Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… for example, has changed in a given job category from one year to another. DiNapoli reached agreements with Hilton … asserting a commitment to inclusivity of diversity by sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression … search processes; 345 directors at 97 companies with only one board director who identifies as an underrepresented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: New York State Canal Corp.: Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up) (2016-F-20) An initial audit … payment controls over APG claims processing of excessive rehabilitation services and recovering $107,388 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… through 2021. Nationally, food insecurity increased for the first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 through 2022. “As the COVID pandemic ended, so did many of the enhanced federal benefits that helped struggling families …
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
… a second female director to its now 11-person board. “We encourage our portfolio companies to commit to a diversity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… unable to account for all the DME purchased, with credit card transactions an issue. Looking at a sample of nine credit card purchases, auditors found DOH could not provide proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (2019-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-19s52-response.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10)
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s10.pdf