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DiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were … online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Department of Health (Department) is effectively … and timely access to services for children across the State. The audit covered the period from July 2018 through … both the Program and contracts with the 57 counties in the State and New York City (referred to as “municipalities”) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… Securities industry profits totaled $12.3 billion in the first half of … everyday Americans and the broader economy in harm's way." Industry performance is traditionally measured by the pretax … from wealth management was up 20 percent. The securities industry added 11,100 jobs in New York City during the past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… federal programs and commercial banks. More than half (52 percent) of the city’s retailers were approved for PPP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its efforts to prepare students for their next steps after high school, according to an audit released today by … The NYC Department of Education DOE needs to step up its efforts to prepare students for their next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… corporations pledged to fight against racial injustice. Many companies have taken steps to back their promises, but … on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. The proposal was … and hiring related lawsuits and published reports alleging employees have been subjected to unsafe work conditions. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… comparatively low wages, lost 93,000 jobs, one in every 10 of its previous total. By contrast, finance and insurance … in the second quarter of 2020 on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to BEA data. The portion of … is anticipated to be repaid before the end of the fiscal year, and more than $1.9 billion in delayed payments to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… in 2021 as it is home to La Guardia and John F. Kennedy (JFK) airports. These serve as instrumental gateways into the … number of boarded planes dropped more than 73% in 2020 at JFK and LaGuardia on a combined basis. In 2019, JFK served … men without a college degree. Most earn less than $60,000. The sector also has the highest share of foreign-born …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eOpinion 88-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS -- Authority To Institute (by town to … establishment of private landfill) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance of gift to defray expenses of lawsuit) … in part: "The town board of any town may authorize and direct any town officer or officers to institute, defend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… NYBEAS and Carelon’s system to help ensure claims are paid only for eligible members. Of the initial report’s four audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsImplementation of Suicide Prevention Task Force Recommendations
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) implemented the recommendations made by … to facilitate greater access, awareness, collaboration, and support of effective suicide prevention activities. The … barriers to health care. OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/16/implementation-suicide-prevention-task-force-recommendationsDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… the onset of the pandemic in March 2021 (69% in the city versus 43% in the nation), it is still sizeable two years later (36% in the city versus 24% in the nation). Over the course of the pandemic, … rates than males in the city (5.5% for Hispanic females versus 4.3% for Hispanic males and 1.9% for Asian females …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceEnrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
… more than one participating employer. Even if a member only works part-time, if he or she is already a member of … they are guaranteed a date of membership for that day. The only exception is if the employee does not work regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… State’s largest monthly loss of jobs on record. New York City lost 944,000 jobs from February to April, and recovered … 7, compared to $14.4 billion on July 31. In addition, the CARES Act Fund, which is outside the General Fund, held a … August 7. A total of $1.1 billion had been spent from the CARES Act Fund as of that date from the $5.1 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough by several measures, according to an economic analysis released today by New York State … The COVID19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxDiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… of the nation’s industry employees in 1990, but in 2024 it only accounts for 17.4%. Although industry employment in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… JNS Heating Service Inc. for a boiler replacement at SUNY Old Westbury. State University Construction Fund $5.4 million … for enrollment broker services for the Office of Health Insurance Programs. $26.8 million to Maximus Inc. for assistance with the Health Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. $8.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts … ecosystems and be harmful to people. They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals as well … the last 10 years funding an Adirondack Park wide system of staffed boat inspection and decontamination stations," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… Securities industry pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first … dramatic rise in profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track for another good year absent a setback later in the year," DiNapoli said. "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,909 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.3 … 3,100 payments valued at more than $7.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-june