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DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund) and St. Lawrence County to convert the site of an abandoned auto … their communities," said DiNapoli. "Our partnership with St. Lawrence County has helped remediate polluted parcels and … activities and return properties to beneficial use. "St. Lawrence County is thankful for the generous partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 3.38 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2019, raising its … percent target rate of return to determine if it is due for an adjustment as a matter of prudent fiscal management. … state and municipal employees with retirement security for generations to come." The Fund's estimated value reflects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… aid, and projects outyear gaps to drop by nearly a third from earlier estimates, according to a report released today … challenges and new spending obligations. Fixing the damage from COVID-19 will take time, and efforts to boost the … Outyear gaps, which averaged $4 billion annually from FY 2023 through FY 2025 in the adopted budget in June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in October, … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 (July - September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $59 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 July September an increase of 36 or more than $205 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… Having no heat or hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 … and winter when they complain that they have no heat or hot water.” City code requires landlords to provide heat from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical … housekeeping and personal care services because the agency is not doing enough to monitor the service providers it … to ensure they complied with the agency’s standards for delivering services to seniors. A random sample of 53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, largely as a result of stronger tax revenue projections and a … P. DiNapoli. “Improved fiscal conditions have helped New York City shore up its finances and close a budget gap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid … revenue may push some local governments closer to the edge of a fiscal cliff, according to a report released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report provides an overview of these revenue sources and how they have affected local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… Despite significant improvement in 2023, the city’s youth unemployment rate was higher than the national rate. Black, Hispanic, and Asian youth, especially males, continued to face even higher … from January to March 2025. Self-employment among the youth labor force increased dramatically, by 2.5 times …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli: NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery in Manhattan, Brooklyn
… 67,000 retail and restaurant jobs between the first and most recent year of operation, though the gains were … added retail and restaurant jobs between their first and most recent year of operation. These locations created over … 67000 retail and restaurant jobs between the first and most recent year of operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-nycs-open-streets-program-supported-retail-and-restaurant-job-recovery-manhattan-brooklynDiNapoli: Administrative Streamlining Can Strengthen Fragmented NYC Child Care Programs
… efficiency of programs and direct expansion efforts based on the greatest need. “The rising cost of child care, … existing programs in New York City are fragmented and data on outcomes and cost can be better utilized so expansion … The cost of expanding child care will vary widely based on services provided, provider types, hours and days of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/draft-dinapoli-administrative-streamlining-can-strengthen-fragmented-nyc-child-care-programsTown of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
Determine whether Town of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/east-hampton-town-p7-23-23.pdfTown of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
Determine whether Town of Shelter Island (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/shelter-island-town-p7-23-22.pdf2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-45) 30-Day Response
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f45-response.pdfDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-45)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f45.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
Determine whether the Town of Bergen (Town) Supervisor maintained complete and accurate accounting records, provided accurate and timely financial information to the Town Board (Board), and filed the annual financial report (AFR) in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/bergen-town-2024-30.pdfCharter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and adopted a comprehensive information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/charter-school-of-educational-excellence-2023-174.pdf