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DiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… both from applying to the ERAP and from the passage of the Tenant Safe Harbor Act, so that tenants understand their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and … latest report . “The MTA is getting a large infusion of federal infrastructure funds, but its long-term finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… treatment facilities during the pandemic, it put patients’ safety, security and treatment at even greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect … be more aggressive in its oversight, inspections and use of enforcement powers to make sure violations are corrected … sector recovers from the COVID pandemic, the Department of Buildings needs to do more to prioritize workers’ safety,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old … to March 2022. “The state Department of Labor’s antiquated UI system was ill-equipped to handle the challenges posed by … did not heed warnings as far back as 2010 that its UI system was out of date, nor did it address issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the state’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), which oversees the … child welfare system that investigates reports of alleged child abuse or child fatalities, can take … children are protected,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) consistently finds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… totaled $54.6 billion through the first six months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, $682.1 million higher than the state Division of the Budget (DOB) estimates in the First Quarterly Update … expansion is expected to continue through the remainder of the year, risks including global unrest, labor market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… of inequality and injustice. The long lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face when it comes to accessing food. While uncertainty … The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… next installment of federal stimulus legislation. Let’s do it right: The federal response must fill the revenue gaps for … need support from their state and local governments – not cuts to essential services or tax increases. The economic … million in Erie County. Already, the state Division of the Budget has temporarily withheld more than $1.5 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… State Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) lax oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs … the agency needs to do more to increase the participation of local providers who help distribute the money as roughly only half of New York’s counties received funding under the program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. Rising interest rates and fear of a … to New York. Methodology DiNapoli’s office releases an annual estimate of bonuses paid during the traditional … been withheld. Charts Bonus Pool Chart from 1990 to 2022 Annual Profits and Employment Chart Related Work Report The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … in collections.” For April 2023 compared with April 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $756 million, an … increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2022 according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Michaelle C. Solages today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of … of emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to the public during the COVID pandemic, as well as those … at the request of DiNapoli would require a state entity to publicly post contracts that have been exempted from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… York State Economic and Policy Insights – Making Strides on Broadband Affordability New NY Broadband Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… required to apply for federally-funded Medicare at age 65. Under DOH’s supervision, local departments of Social Services … individuals with program costs of $5.5 billion that are 100% covered by federal funds. DOH administers both Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the … city to fuel economic growth for the city and the state. “New York City is a key driver of the state’s economic … indicators released today shows that in many areas New York City has returned to, and in some cases exceeded, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by … years ($6.5 billion in FY 2026 and $6.4 billion in FY 2027) mostly due to savings actions the city plans to take. … FY 2025, $13.7 billion in FY 2026 and $15.5 billion in FY 2027. The city announced its FY 2024 program to eliminate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… 900 registered apprenticeship programs provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the potential of these programs but found key areas for improvements at the Department of Labor (DOL) which oversees them. “Apprenticeship programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… an additional $500 million allocation to Artemis Real Estate Partners for real estate investments, an additional $300 million allocation to … commitment to Leading Edge Investment Advisors for a new small capitalization equity investment platform. The Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-program