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DiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… our borough’s well-being." "Comptroller DiNapoli’s report of the Bronx’s economic success illustrates the resilience of … population growth was driven by an increase in the number of foreign-born residents. The number of immigrants in … (18.4 percent and 26.6 percent, respectively). Rental units accounted for 81 percent of all housing units in The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… upgrades it has made since 2004. According to OTDA, DHS plans to make the remaining required upgrades and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… not include other debt families and individuals incur to pay for college such as home equity loans, borrowing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… New York City projects a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The city’s economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections in … greatly exceeded expectations and the additional revenues were available to offset unplanned costs and to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… represents another great example of what can happen when you connect a talented group of founders with private equity … New York State’s Common Retirement Fund. 5LINX has gone on to experience significant growth and business success … for Trillium Group. 5LINX has operations in the United States and Canada. The company provides a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. … DiNapoli’s staff found that Junkovic defrauded the state by billing for thousands of hours that he did not work while … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… that nearly 1 in 10 jobs in the city are either directly or indirectly associated with the securities industry. … located outside of New York City (whether in domestic or international locations) are not included. The … cashed in. The estimate does not include stock options or other forms of deferred compensation for which taxes have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… of local facilities. The commission is also responsible for responding timely to inmate complaints and grievances, … are resolved and how long they have been in process. For state Department of Correction and Community Supervision … Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS correctional facilities, such as incidents, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million employees and more than 31,000 organizations in 2012, according to a report released today by State … more than 18 percent of all private sector employment in the state. “Nonprofits take care of New Yorkers, whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, … totaled $935 million, an increase of 5%. Nearly all (54 out of 57) counties experienced some year-over-year increase. … of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy … Walsh died in December 2012 and at the time of death the pension payments should have stopped. Instead, her death was … information indicating that Walsh may have died, and pension payments were halted. In June of that year, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to … putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in … of supply chain and contractor availability issues. HCR does offer extensions but the audit found not all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… rights. Groenwegen graduated from the Boston University School of Law and the State University of New York at Albany. … to the Independent Review Commission of New York’s law school deans for review and approval or denial to serve on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… gains. Job growth, though slowing, is expected to continue at a moderate rate. However, changes in federal policies … percent of its operating budget. A loss in federal funding at the state level could affect the amount of aid the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… its original investment of $6 million, or a 25 percent internal rate of return. “We are investing state pension … retirement security for state employees and retirees around the state. The added bonus of investing in a New York … In addition to providing the Fund with a 20 percent internal rate of return on fully exited investments in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… appropriations totaled approximately $2.6 million. Key Findings Because the plan was not implemented in a … District officials do not require participants to certify on an annual basis that they are still eligible to receive payments. Key Recommendations Perform a cost benefit analysis and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43DiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… enough to keep up with demand. Despite efforts, permits for new residential buildings, which include new market rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… Newsday on Monday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … the state Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures recommended to the Board of Regents … teaching financial literacy in NY's high schools … Newsday on Monday published an oped from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full … 80% of those surveyed stated they wished they’d been required to take a personal finance class in school. Also, a … is offering personal finance taught in conjunction with a required economics course. Students learn theory but also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schools