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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… to enforce the terms of service by which all of their platform users must abide. The Fund has co-filed a … have a transparent view into the scale of abuses on the platform and how the company is managing them over time. … to enforce the terms of service by which all of their platform users must abide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… in 2018) Duke Energy Corp. Simon Property Group Inc. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The Kroger Co. Sysco Corp. NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… lawmakers have made changes that better focus the program on reaching small businesses and the additional funding is a … only Sunnyside and Woodside surpassed the average, with 9.3 percent of businesses receiving loans in Phase One. All … loans. Both sectors were below the national averages of 59.3 percent and 57.9 percent respectively. Personal services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… DiNapoli urged the Governor and the Legislature to avoid short-sighted choices when adopting the new budget, … aid to suffering New Yorkers and devastated communities. But this recovery is fragile, and I urge state leaders to … in SFY 2022-23 to $6.2 billion in SFY 2024-25. Federal Aid While additional federal aid for states is being debated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provided available services under … SBS contracts with outside entities known as Industrial Business Service Providers (Industrial Providers) and Business Solutions Centers to support these programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation’s (THLDC’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendation in the audit report Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… School District’s (District’s) progress, as of February 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Free School Districts Districts progress as of February 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) central business office (CBO).The BOCES CBO Manager assigned two BOCES employees to audit the District’s claims. These two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34NYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… percent, the lowest level in 42 years, but financial risks for the city persist, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's … health insurance savings. While the potential budget gap for FY 2020 is sizable, the city has a year to close it. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… influence to ensure the protection of the human rights of Russian citizens, as well as athletes and visitors to the … or on location in Russia; Call on the leaders of the Russian Federation to rescind the laws that deprive members … Committee to obtain firm and express commitments from the Russian government that ensure the safety and human rights of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… for fiscal year 2016, but the surplus will likely grow as tax collections are higher than expected amid a strong … on current revenue trends. Personal income and real estate tax collections have been strong so far this year, although business tax collections have been weaker. The budget includes $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Kiantone , Town of Lewisboro , Village of Mill Neck , Saratoga Springs Public Library , Town of Sweden … and guard against future operating deficits. Village of Mill Neck – Financial Management (Nassau County) The board … Library Town of Kiantone Town of Lewisboro Village of Mill Neck Saratoga Springs Public Library Town of Sweden Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, … putting unwanted calls on mute." The New York State Do Not Call Law allows consumers to register their mobile and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… or timely action to hold water systems accountable for required follow-up, such as notifying the public. Of the … Orange, Rockland, and Westchester – had a significant number of unregulated contaminant occurrences that were at or … The response from DOH officials is included in the final report, which can be found online at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… Tax collections totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Personal income tax collections are off to a slower than expected start. The … Tax collections totaling $198 billion fell short of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Opinion 88-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official newspaper (designation by … §64(11): A publication must be a "newspaper" as defined in General Construction Law, §60 and must satisfy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28DiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … for dead patients and millions more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… programs. DiNapoli estimates the president’s budget would reduce federal funding to the city’s operating and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budget