New York sent an estimated $24.1 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal spending in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2017, getting back 90 cents for every dollar, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2017, New York was one of just 11 states that sent more to Washington than it received. Only New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut fared worse while New Mexico fared the best.

New York state's health care jobs exceeded 1.2 million in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Health care employment rose by more than 18 percent over the past decade, more than double the pace of overall employment growth.

In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,647 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.14 billion and approved more than 2.3 million payments worth nearly $10.7 billion. The office rejected 124 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.04 billion and nearly 8,000 payments valued at nearly $3.3 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com.

The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be reduced once again, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today.

"We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college education continues to rise," DiNapoli said. "As our program has grown, we've consistently reduced fees and now charge among the lowest fees in the country."

Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued.

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.

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.