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DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending

… water and sewer systems, schools and other infrastructure is essential to New York’s economy and its quality of life,” … over the past ten years. The economic development category is expected to rise significantly, from 8.8 percent of … needs, including those of the state’s public authorities, is not fully integrated or coordinated, and there is no …

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, based on the most recent data available from the U.S. … 81 percent having fewer than ten employees. DiNapoli’s report found: The smallest firms in New York, those with four …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016

… the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” said DiNapoli. “Municipalities may have to operate … faced with zero growth in property tax revenue.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in … a provision that allows municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli estimates that next year more than 1,800 …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …

The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State

… explore data about bridges in New York by owner type and bridge condition. Selecting a county reveals details about … from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (Selected data from the 2023 NBI) [xlsx]. Interactive New York Bridge Inventory Map, 2023     …

The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State

… with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) were not … 4 For purposes of this report, New York City data for 2023 made available by the NYPD on the NYC OpenData portal …

DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … measures that benefit both taxpayers and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the …

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds … refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …

DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System

… health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs rose to over $380 million in 2015-16 State Fiscal Year, an increase of $64.5 million, or 20.4 percent, in the last three years. "New York must confront the …

DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead

… and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with minimal disclosure, according to a … help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending lacks key details that would better inform the …

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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Economic Trends Total New York Wages Fell $12.5 Billion in Second Quarter In the second quarter of 2020, total wages paid in New York … In the second quarter of 2020 total wages paid in New York State declined by $125 billion or 74 percent in …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s … Unemployment Benefits Remain a Financial Lifeline–But for How Long? Unemployment benefits have provided urgently needed … previously reported in July , August , and September on how small businesses in New York State have been impacted. …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …

DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections

… totaled $75 billion through the end of February. “There is reason to be cautiously optimistic with … will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to use them responsibly and think long-term, as … $8.7 billion, or 10.1 percent, lower than last year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. … Total employment in New York State fell in March and again much more sharply in April with a combined …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … earlier this year, New York surpasses almost every other in both number and percentage of job losses. From February … August 2020, the Empire State ranks second to Hawaii in percentage of employment decline and second only to …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in September, marking the first time the rate has been below … COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point improvement in the unemployment rate was the second largest among all states, as shown in the map below. New Jersey led the nation with a 4.4 …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… will happen to their household within the next two months. In addition, one-third said that it has been somewhat … canceled or changed significantly. Layoffs and Discharges in the Northeast Are at Pre-Pandemic Levels New data from the … of Labor Statistics (BLS) highlight the ongoing churn in employment during the COVID-19 era. The Northeast Region …

NYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020

… New York City now projects a surplus of $550 million in fiscal year 2020, reflecting stronger-than-expected … DiNapoli said. “The risk of a recession has eased in the near term, but the city should continue to increase … out-year gaps have grown slightly, to nearly $3 billion in FY 2022 and $3.2 billion in FY 2023. Despite concerns that …