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DiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… an analysis that found the communities with high infection rates have spent most of their CRF while other communities with low infection rates at the time the aid was given have not. “The formula … of less than 500,000 were ineligible to receive a direct payment. “Given the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… three villages in “significant fiscal stress” are Island Park (Nassau), Valley Stream (Nassau) and Wappingers Falls (Dutchess). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… me in ensuring that AI systems work to further the greater good for all New Yorkers. Op-Ed The Double-Edged Sword of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… choices, it should be transparent over what spending can and cannot be adjusted,” DiNapoli said. “While the city’s … fiscal and operational challenges. The city is limited in where it can make adjustments, and all stakeholders will … benefit if it makes clear what can actually be changed and where cuts are likely to impact them.” Given the size of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli Urges Vote Against eXp's Proposed Move to Texas and All Directors
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund is urging investors to vote against a measure to … where they may be shielded from future accountability — is highly suspect and should raise concerns for all … of directors to respond to workplace sexual misconduct is the basis for breach of fiduciary duty claims. According …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-urges-vote-against-exps-proposed-move-texas-and-all-directorsLevittown Union Free School District – Information Technology (2025M-145)
Did Levittown Union Free School District District officials adequately manage nonstudent network accounts and permissions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/levittown-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2025m-145DiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Ignition … to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the car or truck from starting if the operator’s blood alcohol … to run a DMV check to determine whether the probationer’s driver license was previously suspended or revoked, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksEDSS - Revenue Contract / Amendment Help
… to attach to support my Revenue Contract / Amendment? Any document(s) you would send in hard form to the Bureau of … and PDFs please see the Acrobat User Guide . Should I upload password protected documents? No. Electronic PDF … to documents it stores. How should I name the documents I upload? Be as specific and clear as possible when naming your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-revenue-contract-amendment-helpOpinion 90-27
… of a village located within the town are authorized to establish a joint fire district by resolution subject to a permissive referendum. The members of the board of fire … village board of trustees or they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 90-4
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … of benefit assessments for drainage) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a)(3); VILLAGE LAW, §§4-412(3)(1), 22-2200: A village may dredge a privately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 95-25
… of provisions of section 54-a of the State Finance Law to payments provided in the aid to localities budget) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Notwithstanding … Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §10; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% more than in 2019. “New York is a diverse hub of cultures, beliefs and identities, whose … the value of New York’s diversity.” A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or belief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsOpinion 2001-14
… Municipal Law. Therefore, a member of a town board, who is also employed by a village located partially within the … equipment in the event that the town's highway department is unable to perform the mechanical repairs. 1 Pursuant to … benefits. We are informed that the individual in question is paid by the village on an hourly basis and works a set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA is looking to the state and the city to close the remaining … we do know that the public mass transportation system is critical to the state and city economies” DiNapoli said. … improved with the economy, its 2015-2019 capital program is facing a $9.8 billion funding gap. To close this gap, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… entirely," said DiNapoli "The State Education Department is doing well cautioning parents and school districts about … the perils of chronic absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the … taken to reduce student absenteeism." Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … disclosing any confidential information acquired in the course of his or her duties as secretary to the planning … from disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or using such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 92-7
… firefighter and his or her family, that the firefighter is indigent and that the expenditure will provide personal … running of his business. You state that the firefighter is behind in several payments to creditors and is requesting funds to help him through this "slow period". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7State Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… and credit union branches across the State where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers … villages of Gilbertsville and Morris. SFCU’s Morris branch is now a designated BDD branch eligible for State deposits. … of Financial Services Kaitlin Asrow said, the BDD program is critical to ensuring underserved communities can access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 … dynamic economy that will provide a solid return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund,” DiNapoli said. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… up significantly, and our May Cash Report shows the state is $4 billion ahead of projections. It is essential that additional resources are used for critical … aid enacted before SFY 2021-22), of which $13.2 billion is federally funded. State-funded pandemic relief initiatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reserves