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DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… plan, but its cumulative budget gaps for the out-years have barely declined, from $12.8 billion in January to $11.6 … levels before 2025, and businesses are expected to have some form of remote work going forward, potentially … 0.4 percent of city-funded spending, the second lowest of any year since FY 1982. Contingency (general and capital) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue … look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the problem of compulsive gambling.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November’s sales tax … - November) are down $1.7 billion (10.1 percent) compared to the same period in 2019. “Sales tax collections are a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… filed a shareholder proposal at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and … to root out any other systemic problem and mitigate risks for long-term investors. Amazon needs an unbiased look at how … to COVID-19. Discriminated against a former employee for racial discrimination who led a walkout over concerns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are prepared for the … investments line up with this reality,” said DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry … and are restricting investments in those that do not have viable plans to adapt to the low-carbon future. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… higher than projections from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … that are not yet appropriated. These funds should be used to fix New York’s crumbling infrastructure or for other non-recurring purposes and not to support ongoing expenses.” May tax receipts were $166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job and business growth, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate … purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR resulted in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New … access to family members, the general public, and pregnant women no longer permitted. Once the armory is remediated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… Higher-than-projected revenue and cost-saving initiatives have helped New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget … economic growth. Commercial property market vacancies have reached their highest levels in 30 years and white … revenue projections are also not as conservative as they have been in the past, leaving less room for an economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation plan must have a fire safety inspection at least every three years. The … and found 73, or 76 percent of those reviewed, did not have a fire safety plan on file that met the minimum fire code requirements. Of those, 44 (46 percent) did not have an evacuation plan on file that complied with the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total … citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in 100 years. “Immigrants are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's financial security and long-term care can put a financial strain on … in their own names without risking their Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and certain other means-based … can access funds in several ways, including an optional checking account and debit card. To be eligible, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… U.S. pension fund, and the third globally, for its work to address climate risk. It was the Fund’s second consecutive … issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope to combat it. Whatever President Trump says or does regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-140
… an increase to the payment amount if they otherwise would have qualified based on previous LLS eligibility criteria. … Advance which results in Job Rate provided the employee does not have the qualifying years of service needed to … related to a Workers’ Compensation Leave or Military Leave any time during this period, the increment code of the lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-140-april-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… Objectives To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) … aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed despite poor academic preparation and limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Objectives To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by … Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Department, the people who committed this heinous crime have been held accountable and their victim is in a safe and … care of him," Donnelly said. The acts of these defendants have had a devastating impact on the victim and the victim’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect his community to fund his own interests by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… both in value and number. While officials were unable to provide the total cost of IT assets in use, the cost of IT … Officials did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records to properly account for IT assets. Although the School Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… regular salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon … accounting for $7.0 million (74 percent) of the total. To properly control and account for these costs, Village … Village officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37