The long-term decline in the number of individuals in state prisons has led to a demographic shift towards an older incarcerated population, and necessitates increased attention to policies and costs associated with this population, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today that examines post-COVID trends in the state’s aging prison population.
New York City’s budget gaps may reach as high as $10 billion in FY 2027 and grow to $13.6 billion by FY 2029, based on risks including slowing economic growth, rising costs and the restructuring of the funding relationship between the federal government, states and their localities, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the updated financial plan released by the city in November (November Plan).
New York farmers are under increasing economic and financial pressure because of federal policy changes, including higher tariffs, cuts to certain agricultural programs, and stricter immigration enforcement policies, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These challenges could diminish farm production, squeeze profits, and lead to higher prices for consumers.
New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) will see pressure on key sources of revenue as Medicaid and low-income patients that rely on federal support lose health insurance, while reimbursement rates for health care programs are cut by Washington, making it harder for the largest public health system in the country to reach its financial goals, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York’s young adults — some members of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Millennials (born 1981-1996) — are facing a complex economic landscape including higher unemployment rates, increasing costs, and larger debt burdens, that threatens their financial well-being, according to a new report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that DCWP had trouble identifying non-compliance with the law, particularly when employers did not disclose AI use or post bias audits.
Lunar New Year brings hope for good fortune, and State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli visited local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. Congresswoman Grace Meng, New York City Council Member Sandra Ung and Flushing Chinese Business Association’s Peter Tu joined him to return the lost money and visit the newly remodeled Flushing Library Auditorium.
Today New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, State Sen. James Sanders Jr. and State Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson held a press conference in support of legislation that would expand lending in underserved communities and help stimulate economic development.
The two bills were developed by DiNapoli, with the assistance of Sanders, chairman of the Senate Committee on Banks, will make it easier for community and minority-owned banks to access state deposits that help provide essential banking services and increase financing for small businesses and homeowners.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli joins other State Fiscal Officers to demand the federal administration immediately scale back immigration enforcement activities causing economic, fiscal and social harm to communities across the nation.
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President,
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following State Government Accountability and Bureau of State Expenditures audits have been released:
