Non-emergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase transparency and help the city respond to growing quality of life complaints, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli launched the NYC311 Monitoring Tool, an interactive dashboard that will let people see service requests in their neighborhood and help identify where resources may be needed.
Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal government funding, accounting for 6.4% of total spending, according to a series of briefs released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the passage of the final state budget:
“After extended deliberation, the Governor and Legislature have finalized a state budget.
The City of Kingston’s economic revitalization and climate resiliency efforts include investments in its infrastructure, institutions and local amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as the city works through challenges, including housing affordability and budgetary constraints, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Municipalities should consider improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Visits to selected public facilities including libraries, meeting halls and government offices in 20 cities, towns and a village found parking lots, building entrances, and bathrooms where accessibility could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget:
“New York City’s proposed budget released today increases anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to maintain current service levels for students, seniors, parks, sanitation, and healthcare given recent demand.
