One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The estimated cost for work needed on local bridges in the state in 2023 was approximately $29 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data.
New York’s financial outlook is in a relatively stable position, but continues to have a structural budget deficit, with a cumulative three-year budget gap of $13.9 billion forecasted by the Division of the Budget (DOB), according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Enacted Budget Financial Plan.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and the New York State Police announced the guilty plea of John Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 from the company.
“Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his community was a violation of the public’s trust and a betrayal of his office,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Ritts and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold him accountable and make the company whole.”
The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today on the shortcomings of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic response. The full op-ed is below:
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the fire company.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued.
State tax receipts totaled $29.9 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, $594 million higher than estimates released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. In addition, collections were $2.2 billion higher than those through June 2023, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.
