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DiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs

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).

DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Confront Tough Fiscal Outlook as Washington Moves to Cut Health Care Spending

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.

DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges

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.

DiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted Budget:

"The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Adopted Budget for 2026 reflects several actions that have become necessary in order to prepare for potential federal funding cuts.

DiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate

Counties across New York aren’t getting the timely data they need to help them prevent suicides, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has implemented or partially implemented most of the recommendations from the state’s Suicide Prevention Task Force, auditors found that gaps in oversight and data-sharing have left the state unable to measure whether these efforts are reducing suicide deaths, which have not declined in recent years.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.

Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (Niagara County)

The superintendent did not properly safeguard and monitor fuel usage. He also did not properly oversee the Highway Department clerk’s work. Due to the lack of controls and oversight of fuel operations, billing errors occurred and the potential for inappropriate use of town fuel to occur and go undetected was significant.

DiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases to sit at times for years without resolution, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found CCHR lacked clear timelines and oversight to ensure cases were reviewed and investigated timely, leading to substantial delays.

DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her mother, whose death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered to pay full restitution upfront.

DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications

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.