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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to them according to an audit released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingEPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdfDiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… could lead to less reliable service or higher fares and tolls.” While the short-term outlook for the MTA’s operating … $224 million in 2019 despite its plans to raise fares and tolls by 4 percent in both 2017 and 2019. The MTA has not yet … In response, the MTA cut services and raised fares and tolls by 10 percent, and the state raised dedicated transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… government at every level to confront hard truths and do better. Once again, the Comptroller is performing a vital … As a result, OMH and counties don’t know if programs like school-based trainings or hospital initiatives to … members, OMH leadership and partner agencies to track what was decided, what actions were assigned and what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… The New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) failed to properly investigate dozens of housing discrimination cases, undermining its mission to … are told they can report it to the state Division of Human Rights and that it will be investigated, but the … The New York State Division of Human Rights DHR failed to properly investigate dozens of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers that IT assets are adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… the Centers for Disease Control cites the workforce as a “first line of defense against disease outbreaks and other … but took exception to some statements in the audit. The response is included in the audit. Audits: Department of … and Follow Up Audit Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and Woodside in northwest Queens have their own distinct personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business … share of the population employed, median household income and new housing, according to a report from State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did … productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island Rail Road to get them to their jobs on time and back home again," … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortDiNapoli: Small Business Owners Are Backbone of New York's Economy
… large businesses: in New York, 23% are majority-owned by women and 26% by minority business owners — compared to less … owners in New York, state taxes on business income, what the survey describes as unreasonable government … a steady rise in “non-employer businesses,” firms that do not directly employ any workers. Many non-employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-small-business-owners-are-backbone-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace the rest of New … “As the economy has gradually improved, however, Brooklyn is showing a return to its pre-pandemic job growth. To help … child poverty and food insecurity.” “New York City is coming back, and we’re going to bring all five boroughs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better … Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which … in assets saved by individuals and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesOpinion 2006-5
… see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-42, p 43). 1 With regard to reductions in salaries of elected officials, … grounds, and since local laws must be consistent with the Constitution (NY Const, art. IX, §2; Municipal Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Confront Tough Fiscal Outlook as Washington Moves to Cut Health Care Spending
… New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) will see pressure on key sources of … and low-income patients that rely on federal support lose health insurance, while reimbursement rates for health care … New York City Health + Hospitals H+H will see pressure on key sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-confront-tough-fiscal-outlook-washington-moves-cut-health-care-spendingDiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… The Bond Buyer published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and William … Finance, at the Volcker Alliance , a nonprofit based in New York City. The full op-ed is below: In 2020 and 2021, the … and other COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges. The New York State Comptroller's office issued a report showing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 … guidance, long-term school closures, remote learning and hybrid learning models, and new health and safety precautions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 hours, but the city’s Department of Housing Preservation … from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of adequate heat … made in FY 2018 and 533 complaints made in FY 2019. For 24 of the 25 buildings, the complaints were incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… pandemic deficits. If ridership continues to languish and does not return to pre-pandemic levels, the authorities will … bill for transit are still uncertain. If ridership does not rebound at these authorities, they may be forced to … impact of any adverse development that would materially affect the authority’s budget or financial plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… only ) and begin the academy between 05/01/2025 – 03/31/2026. The new employee must graduate from the Training … with an effective date of 5/29/2025, the end date of 5/28/2026 should not be inserted into Additional Pay until Institution Pay Period 5L in FY 2026-2027.) To aid agencies in identifying employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-communityDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… officials held a socially distanced press conference in Flushing, NY, to discuss the report. Watch a replay of the live stream . Flushing, and the surrounding neighborhoods that make up the greater Flushing area, enjoyed outsized employment and business … Flushing and the surrounding neighborhoods that make up the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-area