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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
Contact: Press Office 518-474-4015

DiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access

The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20,000 with a broadband subscription rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address disparities in access to high-speed internet.

State Contract and Payment Actions in April

In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.3 billion and approved nearly 4.2 million payments worth nearly $13.7 billion.

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget

The $229 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 includes new recurring spending for schools, mental health services, and health care, as well as resources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and for emergency rental assistance.