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DiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination

New York state has more than 500 workforce development programs offered by nearly two dozen state agencies and public authorities, but there is no functioning governing body to coordinate planning, to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met, and resources are used effectively, according to an audit of the Department of Labor (DOL) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School Twilight Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As part of the plea, Cecile also agreed to resign from his employment at SCSD. This investigation was the result of the coordinated efforts of the New York State Comptroller’s Office and the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office.

DiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. shareholders in advance of the company’s annual meeting on May 18 seeking their support for the Fund’s shareholder proposal calling for an independent audit of the company’s practices related to civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business.

DiNapoli Releases Report on Pre-Pandemic Migration Trends

An analysis of state personal income tax (PIT) filers from 2015 through 2019 reveals New York state resident taxpayers grew at a slower rate than nonresident filers, 3.1% compared to 13.6%, resulting, in part, from the greater number of part-year filers moving out of the state than moving in, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is based on the most recent data available. The Comptroller’s Office will continue to monitor the trends as the data is updated.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.

City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County)

City officials did not implement all recommendations in the previous budget review letter when preparing the 2022-23 proposed budget. As a result, certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2022-23 proposed budget continue to be unreasonable.

Financial Empowerment Resources for New Yorkers

“Financial literacy is an important step toward getting a better job, improving one’s quality of life, and attaining economic stability. I’m committed to helping New Yorkers strengthen their financial knowledge and understanding.’’ – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli 

DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former New York State Department of Education employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks were then cashed separately. This arrest was the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Office of the State Comptroller and the New York State Police.

State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis

Historic federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the Enacted Budget. However, sustaining new recurring commitments over a longer time period may be difficult as new economic risks emerge, federal funding is spent down, and temporary tax revenues sunset. Bolstering reserve funds is essential for ensuring services New Yorkers rely on can be preserved through economic challenges and fiscal uncertainties.

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget

Historic federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While some of the new spending will be temporary, much of the year-over-year growth will be for new initiatives and more funding for existing programs. DiNapoli expressed concerns about the growth in capital spending and debt.