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Jennifer Freeman
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Communications Director for NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
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Job seekers in NYC deserve to know how employers use AI tools to screen their applications. My new audit found NYC Dept. of Consumer & Worker Protection could do more to enforce local law, track applicant complaints + ensure a fair hiring process.

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December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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New Yorkers who experience housing discrimination need timely action and clear answers. Our audit found inadequate case tracking. @nycchr.bsky.social left too many people waiting for too long.

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DiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases to sit at times for years without resolution, according to an audit released today by New York State Compt...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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🔊 New CapCon Pod: State Comptroller @TomDiNapoli chats with me about the state's finances heading into 2026 and how he's feeling about his campaign for reelection.
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Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on New York’s financial future and reelection
We chat about the state budget and DiNapoli's pitch to voters in 2026.
www.capitolconfidential.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Returning $ to New Yorkers is one of the best parts of my job, $2M every day in #unclaimedfunds. I was happy to give back to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a big check that will support important community services in the Bronx.

Check to see if your organization has $: www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-fu...
August 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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@nysdoh.bsky.social could've saved taxpayers $485M if it had more effectively overseen local social service offices to ensure people 65+ applied for Medicare. Our follow-up report found DOH still hasn’t fixed issues that could save $.

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August 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Local sales tax collections hit $11.9B in the first half of 2025 and every region saw a year-over-year ⬆️. Want to see how your county fared? Check out our latest report to learn more: www.osc.ny.gov/press/releas...
DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
Local government sales tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today b...
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July 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Happy National Intern Day! Meet a few outstanding students who joined us this summer to experience public service. We asked them about their internship experience so far and they shared the inside information. Who says government isn’t exciting? www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/interns
July 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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I joined Shantel Destra at WMHT Public Media for the latest episode of New York NOW where I discussed the impact of federal cuts, state finances and how we are getting more unclaimed funds into the hands of New Yorkers. nynow.wmht.org/blogs/full-e...
July 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Nearly 40k New Yorkers have trained through the state’s apprenticeship programs in over 160 trades, from IT to construction. Our audit found room for improvement, and we’re glad to see NYS DOL respond quickly with planned changes. www.osc.ny.gov/press/releas... #NYJobs #Apprenticeships
DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
New York state’s over 900 registered apprenticeship programs provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand trades, ranging from information technology to health care.
www.osc.ny.gov
July 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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This #BlackBusinessMonth, here’s some actionable items to support your community and the economy:

✅ Shop and eat at Black-owned businesses
✅ Connect Black entrepreneurs to your network
✅ Support policies that open doors and improve access to capital

www.osc.ny.gov/files/report...
August 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM