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More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an … statewide trends, seeing growth in both the number of farms and in farmland in some counties. Access to fresh, … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the state. Some counties in this region also countered statewide … healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during … of these policies in siting of renewable energy facilities on lands other than productive farmland. Promote supportive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… sector employment reached a record high and the number of businesses grew by nearly 40 percent. DiNapoli released his Economic Snapshot of East Harlem at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College along with elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… momentum. Let’s focus on further increasing employment opportunities, creating safe havens and homes for diverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… many from The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens who work in lower wage, public-facing jobs,” DiNapoli said. “The … investments in service and infrastructure as we build back." “Our immigrant essential workers and families have … with significant percentages of immigrants, relatively lower household income and relatively higher unemployment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… four times the 3.7 percent in February. But that rate is only one measure of the impact of lost jobs. 53% of New … will experience a loss in job income in the coming four weeks Source: U.S. Census Bureau, as of June 16 New York … month’s rent or mortgage payment or fear they may miss the next one 12% of New Yorkers did not have enough to eat at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… these tax breaks and other incentives,” DiNapoli said. “My audit found the agency needs to do a much better job in ensuring that applicants have been … this help, provide their financial statements, and project how many full time equivalent (FTE) jobs will be created or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… continued to lag. While more than 70% of state jobs were located in the three downstate regions (New York City, Long … information and public administration sectors. Report Where New Yorkers Work: An Analysis of Industries and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… taxes have been prepaid. The estimate does not include stock options that have not yet been realized or other forms … firms delayed payments and paid a greater share in stock or other forms of deferred compensation. The industry … also reported that: Broker-dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms earned a record $49.9 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… to harness tracks. The Comptroller said the decline in OTB revenue has had a notable impact on distributions to municipalities, which declined from $17.6 million in 2009 to $10.2 million in 2013, a decrease of 42 percent. “The viability of OTBs is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… only for the subway and buses but for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad as well, is a challenge that … In June, weekend ridership on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad averaged about 94 percent and … could lose $500 million per year if regular commuting days range between one and two days per week. Tax revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Assistance Program (RRAP) payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the … rental subsidies through contracts with project owners for units occupied by eligible tenants. HTFC provides the direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report released today … the federal budget, nearly a third more than the national average, and received an estimated $9,885 in per capita federal spending, slightly below the nationwide average. The federal budget deficit of $680 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in … intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP is falling short in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… outpace revenues, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, part of … a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “The city’s financial struggles are making it harder … higher than the 3.3 percent growth for all cities in the state. By comparison, the city’s revenues increased only 4.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New … Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… pre-pandemic levels. Restaurants As of March 2023, the restaurant sector has recovered 95.5% of pre-pandemic jobs, … Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Construction Office Restaurant Retail Securities Tourism Industry Sector Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… today released two audits revealing more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s … and recover any overpayments as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid overpayments through a reimbursement method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… the lapse of federal assistance programs, such as expanded SNAP benefits, came at a time when the New York City … Federally Funded Programs at Risk Households that rely on SNAP benefits could be at risk with federal cost-cutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsen