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DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying … served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” … that is committed to openness and accountability. Nancy’s character, knowledge and depth of experience will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… results. “Medicaid provides vital access to healthcare for millions of New Yorkers, which is why we cannot afford to allow mistakes like these to continue and let tens of millions of dollars slip away,” DiNapoli said. “While I am … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents as schools and child care centers closed to mitigate the spread of the virus.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/nyc-mothers-in-the-workforce.pdfDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s … NOAA Storm Events Database reports incidents of powerful weather in “episodes” and “events.” Episodes are weather … Thomas P DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing taking a toll on New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… New York state’s 25 personal income tax (PIT) check-off funds that were eligible to receive … intended purposes. “New York taxpayers generously use tax-check offs to donate their money to help others,” … Taxpayer donations to the 25 state personal income tax check-off funds eligible to receive contributions in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller … While enrollment has grown by about 5% per year over the last 15 years, increasing from about one in seven New … 2021 with monthly enrollment exceeding seven million for the first time according to a new report by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of … Twentythree school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressFiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 School Districts in Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 12/29/2023) from ST-3 reports submitted by school districts to the State Education Department.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-stressed.pdfDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to … the state’s population. Robust Federal Support Helps Lower Number of Homeless Vets The most significant reduction in New York occurred between 2011 and 2016 when the number of homeless veterans declined by 78% (from 5,765 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Assessment program. $650,000 with Serviam Construction LLC for pond enclosures, Bath Fish Hatchery, Steuben County. … Monroe County, including $3.8 million to The Wesson Group LLC. $654,000 to replace a campground shower building at … Corporation to acquire vacant and underutilized properties and to conduct planning, environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) can directly affect your financial future and the future of your loved ones. … Understanding the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… spiraled into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, … District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… as having the second-largest debt burden in the nation. Rating agencies have consistently cited our high and growing debt burden as an adverse factor on the state’s credit. The state constitution requires voter approval of … And New York has a history of misusing borrowing to pay for short-term needs while a backlog of long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more … “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squad2017 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative
In 2017 OSC completed 23 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool special education providers and identified over $12.5 million in disallowances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2017.pdfSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the nation, and the negative … businesses continue to recover. Challenges Confronted by Small Businesses in the Economic Recovery Since the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressThe Continued Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - June 2013
This report is the third issued by the Office of the State Comptroller since 2009 concerning affordable housing in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2014.pdfWho Has Been Hurt by the Recession in New York State?, February 2010
The current recession has had a significant impact on New York State’s residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-recession-nys-2010_0.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… investing in financial literacy will pay dividends for our young people later in life. Recently, the state Education … importantly, how to be ready for a financial emergency. Young adults are increasingly facing higher levels of debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schools