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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… and food services industries. The utilities sector was the only industry to experience continued decline from the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… young woman who died in January 1999 after being pushed in front of a New York City subway train by a man with a history … a woman, Michelle Go, was similarly pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train by a mentally ill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… enlist in the military), and this preparation should begin much earlier in students' school years. Specifically, for a … in this cohort did not continue or persist in college for 6 months after enrolling. Additionally, for a sample of 291 … a significant drop in proficiency in both English and Math between elementary school and middle school. For the students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to information and tools to build … New York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not check if food service workers were tested for tuberculosis (TB), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… take summer jobs, while already employed by Ridgewood, not only defeated the purpose of the jobs program to introduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future … DiNapoli’s auditors found not only that Lockport will soon run out of cash, but that the city’s cash-flow deficiency … The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… in Sept. 2021 to 11.9% in July 2022 and experienced the only percentage decreases in such costs in February and March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… York students. Approved $17 million for snow removal, road salt and de-icing supplies for New York’s roads and bridges. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in … need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State Comptroller … problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. “Despite our best efforts, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready … pension will be there for you. Your retirement benefit is only one part of a good financial plan. Whether you are new to public service or are close to retirement, it is never too early or too late to develop a financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll … guidance on preparing for retirement, including topics to consider as you plan and actions to take. When you’re ready to apply for retirement, you can … process and highlighting important topics and information to consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementDirect Deposit Program
… in the mail—direct deposit is fast, convenient and secure. Sign up for direct deposit now and get your money sooner. … A bank representative’s signature (Return to Top) Sign Up for Direct Deposit With direct deposit, your pension … your check being lost or stolen. Use Retirement Online to Sign Up for Direct Deposit Sign in to Retirement Online . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the end, I agreed with the advocates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsProfessional Development - Auditors
… At the Office of the State Comptroller, we are committed to maintaining a positive image of professionalism, objectivity and independence. Maintaining … qualified, credentialed and experienced workforce is one of our primary goals. In accordance with this goal, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… System (PFRS). NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 million. Two Board members were employed by corporations that were awarded … capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. … Retirement System by lying that she had never received a loan check,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my … October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” … It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at … added to their funds and other benefits. A screen capture of a scam text: New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesSelected Management and Operations Practices
… vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of … be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial project goals by the end of 2019. … vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 20 charging stations in locations where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/04/selected-management-and-operations-practices