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DiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better … who want a more secure financial future. Raising the eligibility age from 26 to 46 is a common sense idea that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… Holdings (CPRI), Dollar General Corporation (DG), Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. (KDP) and Under Armour, Inc . (UAA) agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… revenues, reflecting continued strength in personal income and business tax collections in FY 2021 of $2.1 billion. These revenues … ($466 million) and the temporary restoration of planned savings initiatives ($315 million). By FY 2025, the city will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… the system needs help from all levels of government to stay solvent and prepare for future emergencies.” The … care coverage are more likely in low-income communities, where the majority of H+H patients live. These communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… of payments and the comptroller’s responsibilities. Key findings include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with … prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts so students and staff can recognize warning … Association, over 80% of teens experienced more intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state … campuses had little or no verification of residency for SUNY graduate students, resulting in tuition undercharging. “SUNY is enabling graduate students from out-of-state to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that will impact riders. The MTA … and economic recovery. But because farebox revenue from riders has not recovered nearly as well as the MTA had … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area killing dozens of people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found DOH at times failed to conduct timely inspections and often … are corrected, then vulnerable residents could be left at risk.” Adult care facilities are primarily home to the elderly who can no longer live independently, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 25 in October compared to the same month in 2022 according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same … year when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales were surging,” DiNapoli said. “With … tax revenue projections for 2024.” In January 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according … month. It is imperative that local government officials take these results into consideration as they make budgetary decisions.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… state totaled $871 million, a decrease of -0.5%. Over 40% (25 of 57) of counties experienced year-over-year decreases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in … up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four straight months … experienced year-over-year increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority … (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the … The Public Service Commission PSC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… its oversight and work to remove barriers to ensure school districts are providing the required services for … audit examined whether SED was adequately overseeing if school districts outside New York City were providing the … crucial that SED provide adequate guidance and support for school districts to improve the academic outcomes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
Newsday published oped from Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
Recent unemployment claims suggest that most of New York Citys job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recession