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Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 2104
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS (Internal Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2104-summary-tax-related-changes-2023State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Social Services, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is responsible for providing transitional housing and … improvement projects. At the time of the initial audit, DHS’ capital budget totaled about $84 million. That audit, issued in August 2020, found that DHS lacked the necessary controls over its homeless shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… steadily to 34.7 percent in 2022, the highest rate on record dating back to 2009. 3 In contrast, the ratio … people with disabilities. In 2022, lawmakers expanded the State’s preferred source contracting program to boost … certification program for employers that have taken the State’s EmployAbility pledge to demonstrate their commitment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … evaluate impacts in reducing the levels of asthma in the State. The Department has not conducted an overall evaluation … assess the impact of the HNP on the asthma burden in the State. Develop an evaluation to determine the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2022 due to federal aid, better-than-projected tax revenues, and planned savings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $37 billion in fiscal year FY 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… an independent audit of companies’ practices related to racial equity. The proposals were filed at Chipotle … of other Black men and women, corporations pledged to fight against racial injustice. Many companies have taken steps to back their promises, but many have not,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the … law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these resources are accumulated and used. … said. “Economic damage from the pandemic and changes to state and local laws on the use of reserves necessitates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundState Agencies Bulletin No. 1953
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee SSNs and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1953-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the … to our colleges and universities, which benefits our state and local economies,” DiNapoli said. “Declining … enrolled across all postsecondary institutions in the state. This was the lowest total enrollment over a 15-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… (Franklin County), Sackets Harbor (Jefferson County), South Dayton (Cattaraugus County), and Whitehall (Washington … 28 and July 31. DiNapoli’s office evaluated the fiscal health of 519 villages, which predominantly have a fiscal … the fourth consecutive year. The villages of Huntington Bay and Wappingers Falls were both designated in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy … literacy offerings. SUNY: In coordination with the Smart Track vendor, where appropriate, use available Smart Track information and user metrics to identify potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… adults with disabilities are more likely to be living in poverty (28%) compared to working-age adults (12%). … than 1% while the number of individuals with a disability living in poverty decreased by 3%. Despite the promise of … Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance reach their employment goals and reduce their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Report 2020-S-53 ). About the Program In recent decades, financial literacy has emerged as a key … of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Selected State Agencies Roles in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso about maternal health in New York State, and what can be done to save … op-ed is below: Here’s what we know about our maternal health crisis: The United States has a maternal death rate … 18.5 maternal deaths from 2018-2021. And, as with many health issues, there are stark racial and ethnic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingChild Care Stabilization Grants
… The COVID-19 public health emergency put a spotlight on the critical role child care plays in supporting children, … our communities to thrive but, according to the New York State Child Care Availability Task Force, the system’s … obtaining additional information (from providers or other State entities) that better represents providers’ operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted … points higher than Latino rates, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Homeownership can be a … 15.3%, while the other regions all received less than 10% on average. The Mohawk Valley region, which comprises 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … States. The Climate Act builds on the 2015 New York State Energy Plan and the Clean Energy Standard (CES) designed to fight climate change, … the Public Service Commission PSC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority NYSERDA adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… on a given night. Counties with approved RHY programs can opt in to receive RHY funding from OCFS. Twenty-five counties and the municipality of New York City opt to receive funding; the other counties do not, and … possible mold. Additionally, for counties that did not opt in to receive RHY funding and did not operate certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-follow