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DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… to maximize participation in the programs it oversees. Too many New Yorkers are struggling with housing costs to allow … go unused.” DiNapoli’s audit examined a five-year period, from 2017 to 2021, which included the height of the COVID-19 … housing. Auditors determined that HCR could improve how it addresses health and safety concerns in housing units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment, transition to independent … its mission because it too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals, … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “People with disabilities often face great obstacles in finding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracting agency, the Department of Civil Service (DCS) and OSC; and, that OSC include such employment information in the … entered into by a state agency for analysis, evaluation, research, training, data processing, computer programming, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do more to ensure the meals it provides to homebound seniors … “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the city and many have trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s Department … home-delivered meals to senior citizens who rely on this critical service.” In fiscal year 2020, DFTA reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… and I urge state leaders to consider the long-term impact of this year’s actions to avoid tougher choices … billion in enhanced federal Medicaid funding will offset costs usually covered by state revenues, although at least … DiNapoli’s office says the Executive Budget is unclear on how the state would use billions of dollars in unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial … falling short of prior year totals by $1.9 billion or 10.6 percent. Collections were $116.4 million higher than the … $614.4 million and were below initial projections by $164.6 million. State Operating Funds spending totaled $104.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… applying. The PPP initially required that 75 percent of loan funds be used to cover payroll costs (later lowered to 60 percent) in order to qualify for loan forgiveness. For smaller family-run businesses, payroll … averages of 59.3 percent and 57.9 percent respectively. Personal services firms, including salons, funeral homes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… New York City faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an … decline slightly in the coming years ($6.5 billion in FY 2026 and $6.4 billion in FY 2027) mostly due to savings … gaps to $8.7 billion in FY 2025, $13.7 billion in FY 2026 and $15.5 billion in FY 2027. The city announced its FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her mother’s death to steal tens of thousands of dollars she … Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOpinion 89-45
… employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount … as counsel to zoning board of appeals) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate … commenced under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR). Town Law, §267 authorizes town boards to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… to fund his opulent lifestyle of globe-trotting and gambling. This plea sends a strong message to others who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… the United States Postal Inspection Service for their work on this case.” USPIS Inspector in Charge of the New York … sentenced to one year of jail. Galker is due back in court on November 1. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … important emergency preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said … New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and helping New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 … million annually by paying down debt raises questions on how it will find additional savings and revenue to fund … to revenue over time and provide a comparison of revenue against other transit systems. The report found that when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… amends State Finance Law by adding a new Section 165-A, and Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2012, which amends the Public … on vendors that do business with the Iranian energy sector and seek contracts with New York State agencies, the State … University of New York, the City University of New York, and New York public authorities and local governments. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243
… checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds, in addition to the status of direct deposit returns and direct deposit reversals. Effective Dates: This bulletin … checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds. The report includes the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2243-new-payroll-check-notification-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.1
… Bulletin No. 2243 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new Payroll Check Notification Report, which shows the status of payroll checks issued out … OSC updates the Payroll Check Notification Report, posted on the PayServ bulletin board, on Tuesday and Thursday each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22431-new-payroll-check-notification-reportDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… A report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examines the … funding constraints. In its October 2023 Needs Assessment (2025-2044) Report, the MTA's first since 2013, it departed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower costs to consumers … could lead to delays or cuts to the remaining IRA funds and tax credits,” DiNapoli said. “Given the strong interest … affordability for consumers, small businesses, farmers, and nonprofits, preserving the IRA’s grant and tax credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkers