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DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… we need people to help spread the word to their family, friends and neighbors. Take a few minutes out of your day and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… the highest job losses. The loss of 44,400 construction jobs was the State’s worst annual decline in more than 25 … construction employment declined by 14.4 percent (23,300 jobs) in 2020, worse than for the private sector overall. … are responsible for about one-third of all construction jobs. Construction was the fourth highest-paying employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… environment, and the companies involved. We need to know what companies are doing to safeguard against future mishaps … Other derailments in the United States in recent years have come at significant human and financial cost. DiNapoli’s … and To describe company policies to ensure that rail car safety mechanisms are in good working order. Read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNew York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… According to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February 2026, New York lost … – those with sales of less than $100,000, most of which are family owned and operated . Percent Change in U.S. and … percent fewer New York farms and 11 percent less land in farm production than in 2015. The losses experienced in 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025Opinion 91-10
… -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to Laws of 1924, ch … 574 (MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §§1471-1493): A park district established pursuant to the provisions of … the powers and duties of the town board in relation to a park district which authorizes the establishment of park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10DiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys New York City Transit Transit needs to do a better job of maintaining its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation, with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a report released … New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… five years of probation. Burlew will also pay $65,000 in restitution to cover the cost of what was stolen. “Mr. … led to more than 60 arrests and more than $7 million in restitution. We will continue to expose public corruption, … is why we have taken on more than sixty public corruption cases against state and local officials and their cronies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicOpinion 98 - 19
… Equipment (referendum requirement for installment purchase contract) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Installment Purchase Contracts … (need for in fire district for installment purchase contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b: An installment purchase contract of a fire district is subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… including granted tax exemptions, payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and project employment. Results of Review We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Road (LIRR) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether … funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for two of its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase … Island Rail Road used American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and as authorized and the funds were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsXI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of this chapter is to provide policies, procedures, and requirements applicable to the New York State procurement process, and guidance to State contracting entities in determining … (OSC) approval. Who this Chapter is for: State purchasing and procurement professionals vendors contractors Topics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … returns," DiNapoli said. "Lowering the assumed rate of return is fiscally prudent and will better position the state … in 2007 that DiNapoli has lowered the assumed rate of return. In 2010, he lowered the assumed rate of return from 8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Schneiderman for his continued work as part of our joint task force to root out corruption in New York.” “These greedy … 40, and his wife, Carol Angelillo, 39, owner and office manager of Classic Air Conditioning and Heating of Eastport, … efforts of the Comptroller and Attorney General’s Joint Task Force on Public Integrity which resulted in more than 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State Medicaid program of millions of dollars. Both were remanded … to aggressively work with law enforcement to root out fraud in the Medicaid Program and hold offenders responsible. … of the citizens of Orange County will continue.” The case is being prosecuted by Chief Assistant District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… P. DiNapoli. “A return to greater budget stability is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an … decline were to continue, savings for the city could be $2.4 billion in FY 2026 and $2.15 million in FY 2027. Other … Transportation Authority, now stand at an average of $6.4 billion, down from the $10.4 billion forecast in August. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… investment earnings (STIP interest) to participating funds is governed by §98-a of the State Finance Law which provides … moneys were invested, provided, however, the Comptroller is hereby precluded from crediting interest earnings to funds … language authorizing such temporary loans, whichever is later, and interest must be credited or charged from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled … Court Justice Barry Kron based upon his guilty plea in October to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and petit larceny. … of $17790 which were deposited into a checking account in the name of his father …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… than those without disabilities, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Comptroller released the report at an event marking National Disability … employment), nearly two-thirds had at least a high school diploma, with one-third having at least some college …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomes