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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 357 2.9% Broome 53,899 2,005 3.9% Cattaraugus 22,065 654 3.1% Cayuga 20,158 793 4.1% Chautauqua 38,973 1,480 3.9% Chemung 25,984 862 3.4% … programs, together known as Temporary Assistance (TA), served 497,420 individuals in May, up by 8.3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… billion from March 1 through July 17, with steep increases in payments following the onset of the pandemic. In the most recent weeks for which data are available, … during the first half of July added $5.7 billion to those in the preceding months shown in the nearby chart. By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… and Socioeconomic Disparities Emerge From the Census Data For example, while 10 percent of all U.S. adults live in … days – that figure rises to 19 percent and 14 percent for black and Hispanic households, respectively. The Census … same time, the proportion of small businesses reporting increases in paid employees has risen and, as of the week …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… at the expense of the communities he was appointed to serve,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Jason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez. On … in New York County Supreme Court, Mendez was sentenced to 5 years’ probation. "Our electoral process is jeopardized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… through October 17, 2019. About the Program EO 88, issued on December 28, 2012, is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY– … program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government buildings while advancing economic growth, … environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish broader State policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met their goal in reducing the number of homeless individuals in the subway system through placements. The audit covers the period … not only actual placements in a shelter – as the general public would expect it to mean – but also potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemDiNapoli: Bullying and Drug-Related Incidents in Schools on the Rise
… remained near zero even after students returned to in-school instruction, and have stayed low. The report … previous work examining violent and disruptive incidents in our schools. It’s disturbing to see the rise in bullying and drug-related incidents. We need to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-bullying-and-drug-related-incidents-schools-riseRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… these trends, most Bronx neighborhoods faced higher risks for negative health and economic outcomes from the pandemic. … business services and health care. Business Growth The number of businesses in the Bronx increased by 15.3 percent … of essential, face-to-face and remote industries, this report draws on two reports by James A. Parrot and Linda Moe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxDiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending
… today , State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined New York City’s expanded efforts to address the rise in its … data does not differentiate between placement in permanent vs. transitional housing, and it does not follow up to record … who are in low-barrier beds and which type (Safe Haven vs. stabilization). Report NYC Government Services: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spendingNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of losses due to … While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: $246,900 Average Bonus on Wall Street, Up 6% in 2025
… increase by 25.9% in SFY 2025-26, while the city’s FY 2026 financial plan assumed an increase of 15.1% in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-246900-average-bonus-on-wall-street-up-6-percent-in-2025New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is … from increased incidence of chronic disease and other health effects to reduced academic performance to an … resources. Research indicates food insecurity can affect health and mental health outcomes, academic performance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is … contained in the Governor’s Executive Budget proposal for State Fiscal Year 2021-22, released this week, anticipates continuing but slow improvement for employment and other economic indicators, as well as tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Selected Economic Trends Student Loan Balances Up 3.9% in New York; Will Pandemic-Related Relief Be Extended Again? … balances and delinquency rates for student loan borrowers in New York and other states. Student Loan Debt by State, … $29,700 9% Debt among borrowers with outstanding balances in June 2020. Delinquent borrowers have payments that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New York City and the balance of the State spiked upward in April 2020. At that point, and in the months immediately before, the percentages of officially unemployed workers in the City and in the rest of the State were nearly … New York City and the balance of the State spiked upward in April 2020 At that point and in the months immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021DiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… education and citizenship status. As of December 2025, leisure and hospitality, wholesale trade, other … still facing higher joblessness than other age groups. In 2025, youth unemployment in the city fell 1.3 points from the … levels in 2019. Hispanic unemployment declined to 6.3% in 2025 compared to the prior year but was still above its 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a New York State pensioner, who retired from a position at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Miller died … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over $162,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased mother, Josephine Miller. "Those who steal … the State pension system will be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law," said State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-over