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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … Be Extended Again? New Yorkers’ average student loan balance rose by 3.9 percent from the previous year to $37,600 … New Yorkers average student loan balance rose by 39 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… well as analysis in the New York State Hazard Mitigation Plan. Major findings include: Weather-related disasters that … corporate and municipal entities are also undertaking such resiliency investments, which are essential for the … Weather Conditions Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road: Mitigation for Extreme Weather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyNew 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. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020NYC 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020DiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending
… In a report released today , State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … rise in its unsheltered (street homeless) population. The report recommends the city use the data it has collected … projected to remain relatively flat after Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, the report noted. “The number of people living on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spendingDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… loans would generally be available for businesses with 300 employees or less that can demonstrate financial losses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second … York County. Alvarez previously served as Chief of Staff to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In … said State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli . "Thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Letitia James and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeThe 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… count hit an all-time high of more than 9.8 million in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs … a body blow to the State’s economy, with combined losses in March and April wiping out 24 years of job growth, as shown in the chart below. The April decline of more than 1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020New 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… in the reported shelter on the date listed, including one individual BRC reported being placed nine months after … while in Brooklyn it didn’t make the required visits to one-third of the high risk stations and over half of the … observed at least 16 homeless individuals, including one sleeping in a heavily trafficked corridor. BRC said it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… the citywide growth rate of 18.7 percent), to reach 18,300 businesses in 2019. While business growth was spread … of Jobs in 2020 Q2 Percent Change Health Care 70,200 63,300 -9.9% Retail Trade 30,900 24,200 -21.6% Social Assistance … Major index crime in the Bronx (which includes murder, rape, felony assault, robbery, burglary, grand larceny and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… to the In-State program, of which more than $370 million is still available to invest in New York companies. In total, … team has proven to be a winning formula. Trillium Group is proud to have been able to assist another emerging … of industry sectors and businesses. www.trillium-group.com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale
… York State Common Retirement Fund, released a statement today following a United States District Court for the … shareholder proposals. It sets a significant precedent for how courts may treat company-initiated exclusions for the … The Fund’s shareholder proposal, submitted under SEC Rule 14a-8, sought “an assessment of risks of deforestation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesaleNew 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… in New York state increased by 8.8% in November compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.72 billion, up $139 million compared to the same time last year. “November marked another solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberDiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the … as well as tax revenues. Real U.S. gross domestic product is projected to increase by 4.4 percent in calendar year 2021 … April of 2020, a return to pre-pandemic employment levels is not expected until 2025. “The COVID-19 pandemic’s damaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Ruben Wills stole public money and abused his position of trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to … was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills controlled. Wills withdrew the money … The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant provided to NY 4 Life from the New York State Office of Children and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-scheme