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DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… support,” DiNapoli said. “With federal support, New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our veterans. … to housing and other issues affecting our veterans is a necessary expression of our appreciation and a … or older who served during the Vietnam era. New York City is home to the largest population of veterans in the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… related challenges remain significant. The state should build on its efforts to help communities access funding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… such as the water board rental payment, which will exceed $300 million annually beginning in FY 2025. This suggests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… who live and work in the area, its strong economic growth is tempered by poverty rates and housing cost burdens which … way of our neighbors’ success and happiness.” "The data is in and the numbers don't lie: business is booming Coney … Sandy. The area has also been named as a potential site for one of three casinos to be located downstate. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: 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: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state is … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… in the nation. “The city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s … the city: Continue to prioritize youth employment programs that pair active job seekers with local employers, … or youth from low-income households with stable jobs and career paths; and With the Future of Workers Task Force, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from … This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school … expenses. The Comptroller releases fiscal stress scores for the various categories of government three times a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… the MTA with $1.1 billion annually. Because the state is providing this new assistance now instead of years from now when federal pandemic aid is exhausted, the MTA is able to use the aid to prepay debt and ease the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth services at New York City’s two secure juvenile … The New York City Administration for Children Services must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth services at NYCs two secure juvenile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… geopolitical issues causing uncertainty for investors that is likely to continue in the short term,” DiNapoli said. “The … have earned.” The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 5.9%. Its annual valuation date is tied to the state fiscal year. DiNapoli noted that while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Stress Monitoring System for the school fiscal year (SY) ending June 30, 2025, up from 22 districts in fiscal … balanced to avoid fiscal problems going forward.” From SY 2019-20 to 2024-25, school districts spent $4 billion of … pandemic relief funding. With this funding dwindling, in SY 2024-25, districts reported spending only $317 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from … for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two systems, which pay service and … actuarial assumptions recommended by NYSLRS’s actuary, who is required to review the actuarial assumptions and issue an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined issues related to broadband availability, access and affordability across … state and federal leaders should focus on measures to improve accessibility for those with the lowest incomes.” … slightly between 2021-2023, but was still lower than prior to the pandemic. As of 2023, the Bronx, with the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… programs and social services,” DiNapoli said. “The reality is that federal pandemic aid is ending and programs that help support affordability and … and savings have helped the city balance its books, it is navigating several fiscal challenges including an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased … stress score which classifies whether a municipality is in “significant fiscal stress,” in “moderate fiscal stress,” is “susceptible to fiscal stress,” or has “no designation.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not always inspect … radiation exposure. Unfortunately, we found a number of troubling instances of lax supervision that create the potential to put New … The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DoHMH did not always inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school … Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… the Fund will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at Tesla … richest men in the world, with another unprecedented pay package. We have long opposed Musk’s excessive compensation proposals, and this package continues the troubling pattern of prioritizing him …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersOpinion 91-53
… budget unless a local law subject to permissive referendum is adopted. (2) A town board member may be appointed deputy … and the salary fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the … a prospective salary increase for the chairman. This is in reply to your letter asking whether town board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53