State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.
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DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the passage of the final state budget:
“After extended deliberation, the Governor and Legislature have finalized a state budget.
DiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
The City of Kingston’s economic revitalization and climate resiliency efforts include investments in its infrastructure, institutions and local amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as the city works through challenges, including housing affordability and budgetary constraints, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
Municipalities should consider improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Visits to selected public facilities including libraries, meeting halls and government offices in 20 cities, towns and a village found parking lots, building entrances, and bathrooms where accessibility could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities.
State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget:
“New York City’s proposed budget released today increases anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to maintain current service levels for students, seniors, parks, sanitation, and healthcare given recent demand.
DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This marked the second straight year that first quarter growth was below the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%.
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued.
DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal government funding, accounting for 6.4% of total spending, according to a series of briefs released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.