Staten Island is setting population, business and employment records, according to a report on the borough's economy released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has designated 25 municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed. This year's list, which includes ten counties, six cities and nine towns, marks the third-straight decline in the overall number of municipalities listed in stress. The number of local governments considered to be in "significant fiscal stress," however, more than doubled over the prior year.
The state Department of Health (DOH) should continue to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions are being taken to protect residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Earlier today, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli toured Silver Meadows Farm in Wyoming County to help highlight New York's agriculture industry. The family-owned farm is located on 750 acres in Silver Springs and produces milk, as well as corn, alfalfa, wheat and oats.
New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top five nationwide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
The state Department of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting, maintaining and testing their medical equipment, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Central Valley School District, Harpursville Central School District, Southold Union Free School District and the Webster Central School District.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Aurora, Town of Roseboom and the Town of Stafford.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme.
The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area.
