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NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec. 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, increasing the Fund's value … Fund estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec 31 2013 was 514 percent increasing the Funds value to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… letter today on behalf of the state and city pension funds to 20 major U.S. corporations urging them to uphold LGBT rights around the globe. "The momentum of the … record upholding LGBT equality domestically and we want to ensure their employees are protected from discrimination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Ulster counties, visited 200 emergency shelters and 187 hotel/motels, located across 48 different counties (exclusive … number of toilets, sinks and showers. For example: At a hotel for families and single adults in Albany County, … less oversight than the hotels and motels. As with the hotel and motel sector, there needs to be greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… with customers and partners. At Activision Blizzard, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s … harassment and retaliation. In October 2021, a California jury returned a $137 million verdict, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s maximum … limits. “The severe shortage of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. “In some Mitchell-Lama buildings, unfortunately, that isn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… Wynn Resorts has spent millions of dollars in corporate funds on political activities since the 2010 election cycle. … with the New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds, in a derivative lawsuit against certain board members … investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Funds request that the company disclose its direct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce … ESG and workforce issues. The Fund owned 1,674,102 shares in McDonald’s valued at $359,229,000 as of Dec. 31, 2020. … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with an estimated $247.7 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according to an audit released today by New York … to overcome, and faced many unexpected incidents this past winter, but it can provide its riders with better service by … the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter according to an audit released today by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central … and the Romulus Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … County) The district's claims auditor approved $114,333 of claims without documentation to support that the prices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System … and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). The adjusted rates will impact payments next State Fiscal Year 2022-23. In … said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, … made 29 recommendations to overhaul the operations of the city comptroller’s office and establish necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… (ESD) New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New … did not meet its goal to close the internet gap because of poor planning and execution,” DiNapoli said. “As my … service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are … New York’s environment, public health and safety at risk. DEC has to start monitoring compliance with the law, and … of a six-alarm fire on a trash barge in December 2021. DEC is responsible for enforcing the 2010 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… in gaming revenues comprised 3.6% of total state operating funds spending. While nearly 95% of the revenues were used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, … seen from January to September for the 2010 to 2019 period of recovery and expansion following the Great Recession. “New … significant fiscal risk for municipalities amid signs of a slowing economy,” said DiNapoli. “Local officials who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. The low number of districts … with stress designations largely reflects recent increases in state and federal aid. “Pandemic-related federal funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… the nation’s largest program helping households obtain food, would increase costs to state governments, limit … recent available data show 1 in 8 New York households were food insecure between 2021 and 2023. Almost 3 million New … 2025. “The state has made meaningful efforts to reduce food insecurity, but it will be hard-pressed to expand or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… Institutes of Health (NIH) through June 2025. Recent court action has restored only a portion of these grants. … in 2023 from all sources were $9.1 billion, second only to California. Provisions in Public Law No: 119-21, enacted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… which was $4.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher pandemic-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… Just a year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal stability and no projected … spending could help preserve the economic competitiveness of our state and avoid cuts to critical programs New Yorkers … DiNapoli said large budget gaps underscore the importance of building up rainy day reserves and enhancing criteria for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declines