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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has made substantial progress funding its capital programs and has tried to limit the strain on its operating budget from debt service costs, but potential federal actions threaten its financial future and debt profile, according to State Comptroller DiNapoli’s annual report on the MTA’s capital programs and debt.

DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The defendant, Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook.

DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report

New York's 106 local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,282 active projects with a record high total value of nearly $136 billion in fiscal year end (FYE) 2023, an increase of 3.1% or over $4 billion, from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers

The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically disadvantaged communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. However, wide racial and ethnic disparities persist in homeownership in New York.

DiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

Some former industrial and commercial contaminated sites that could pose risks to the public’s health and safety have languished in the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) management of the program and found it must be strengthened to ensure private parties follow through on the timely remediation of their contaminated sites.

DiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues

Stronger than anticipated revenues and lower costs for asylum seekers will help New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, potential fiscal challenges are emerging, including continued uncertainty regarding federal policy and economic conditions, and fiscal risks from anticipated federal budget cuts.

DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased mother.