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DiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school … more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 enrollment, had a … were often unable to receive IEP-mandated services or received them remotely, potentially limiting the quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… $30.9 billion, almost $17 billion more than received in the same period last year, spurred in part by a $13.5 billion year-to-year increase in personal income tax (PIT) receipts. Much of this change is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… city’s expired labor contracts remains a question in the near future. Coupled with a target of $1 billion in labor … spending risks still exceed $600 million in FY 2023, and near $1 billion in FY 2025. In order to achieve long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… Objectives To determine whether New York City received all the revenues … and Telecommunications (DoITT) monitored the contract to ensure that Links (technologically advanced … To determine whether New York City received all revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she … property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, State Comptroller Thomas P. … Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a felony and forced to repay the money she stole.” Hart, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable contractor selections and contract changes that led to … bathrooms as well as boiler upgrades. However, the first construction contract ($16,500 for electrical work) wasn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… gaps of $2.9 billion in FY 2025, $10.9 billion in FY 2026, $13.4 billion in FY 2027 and $17.4 billion in FY 2028, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by submitting phony medical claims for … following a joint investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, the Ulster County District Attorney ’s office, the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… Protection Agency (EPA) assessments estimated 20-year capital improvement needs of $28.7 billion for clean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output … Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013 nearly onethird of the citys total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… day. SUNY and CUNY State Operations and SUNY Aid to Localities appropriations lapse after close of business … day if March 31 falls on a non-business day. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 08/19/2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewRFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Physicians will act as Independent Medical Examiners, conducting independent medical examinations (“IMEs”), providing a written report of … to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education experience and expertise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a … now growing at the highest annual rate in 30 years in the NYC metro area. 2 During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… growth going. New York is the greatest city in the world but that doesn't happen on its own and it's not … history,” said State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, 23 rd SD . “Comptroller DiNapoli’s economic snapshot … is a relatively large young population — 22.8% are under 18 years — but what sets the area apart is its older …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average … rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli's office … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dutchess County Executive … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth services at New … to prevent contraband from entering the facilities and improve access to health, mental health and educational … New York City Administration for Children Services has to improve its operations and oversight at Horizon and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior … York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… and with access using cellular data plans only (20.3%). Brooklyn had the second highest share of households without broadband internet (27.3%). The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for monthly … new connections, especially in the South Bronx and Brooklyn during the height of the pandemic. The 2021 to 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nyc