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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according … was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s audit. The system lacked the … requirements, contributed to a dramatic increase in UI claims. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. DOL reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. Although the same number of districts were … pressures facing school districts, our fiscal stress monitoring system has revealed encouraging results in several … borrowing and patterns of operating deficits, DiNapoli’s monitoring system creates an overall fiscal stress score …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… Former Ontario Water Superintendent Rodney Peets was arraigned in Wayne County today on charges of offering a false instrument for … Office, the New York State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher Bokelman, State … Former Ontario Water Superintendent Rodney Peets was arraigned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a reminder to New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, … Not only are contributions to New Yorks 529 College Savings Program accounts tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… those children, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in foster … oversight to make sure these children are being checked on regularly by those entrusted with managing their care and … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenOffice of the State Comptroller Response to Report Issued Today by the Department of Financial Services
… DiNapoli's Communications Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today: "It's disappointing and … to our office five minutes before it was provided to the press. If the agency had reached out to our investment professionals, … DiNapolis Communications Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, … In addition to taking the funds, the investigation also found that Dillon altered the records to hide her theft. “Ms. … Comptroller and the St Lawrence County Sheriffs Department found she misappropriated more than $10000 in court fees said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… one MCO $99,044 for a low birth weight kick payment based on a reported newborn birth weight of 215 grams. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has filed a shareholder proposal … of Shareholder Proposal About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England have today written an open … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners for England, quoted from the open … The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England write open letter to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersAs 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 lending and programs for … communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowOpinion 89-39
Whether a newlyelected town board member would have a prohibited conflict of interest if the town were to purchase insurance coverage from an insurance agency with which the board member is employed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39DiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identifies policy and fiscal weaknesses that have allowed state debt to grow to troubling levels and offers a roadmap for state debt reform to improve debt affordability and protect New York’s fiscal health. Debt service is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued … and an expanding manufacturing industry. But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, … million in 2012. This includes $25.7 million from charges for services, $9.8 million from property taxes and $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… disclose their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York … fully implement the proposal. The agreements were reached with casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., … Inc. DiNapoli separately announced a similar agreement with clothing maker Hanesbrands Inc. in January . All are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… and business travelers, and a full recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New … uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in … Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults … number of individuals served by the state’s public mental health system, with nearly 900,000 residents utilizing the … The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased with 211 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… to 250 percent of the poverty level (approximately $37,650 for an individual in 2024) that are not eligible for … from Medicaid to the EP, which resulted in a significant increase in coverage in 2025. As of March 2025, the EP … (DOB) is projecting EP costs in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 will total $13.2 billion, with outyear projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-plan