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DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city and how its recovery is progressing.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) filed against the directors of The Boeing Company. State Comptroller DiNapoli, as trustee of the Fund, and the FPPA were appointed co-lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget proposal:

“Mayor Adams put forward his first budget proposal as New York City is still rebounding from the pandemic and is facing an uneven economic recovery. The city’s outlook has improved, a result of some good fortune and more proactive planning, but it can do more to prepare for ongoing uncertainty and boost its reserves.

DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues. DiNapoli’s approach seeks action from corporations to ensure racial equity while holding them accountable for failing to ensure DEI throughout all levels of their companies.

Green Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report showing that New York’s environment and sustainability initiatives are creating new green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to fulfill others. In total, these occupations made up over 17% of all jobs in the state pre-pandemic. He urged the state to fund more educational and workforce development programs to grow the green economy and help bolster New York’s pandemic recovery.

DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation

Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined over the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has actually declined by 24% since 2011, when the state’s real property tax cap was enacted.

Local Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021

Local government sales tax collections totaling $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This was the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%.

DiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies

The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Hess Corp. and Chesapeake Energy Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today.