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DiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks

State tax collections totaled $36.1 billion through the first half of New York's 2017-18 fiscal year, $386.6 million below the latest projections, largely because of lower than expected personal income tax collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections through the first six months declined 2.1 percent, or $767.9 million, from the same period last year.

Approved State Contracts and Payments

In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,678 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.3 billion and approved more than 1.8 million payments worth more than nearly $11.2 billion. The office rejected182 contracts and related transactions valued at $260 million and more than 500 payments valued at nearly $15.3 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com.

Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment

Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, according to an audit released in Rochester today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. 

The audit released today examined New York state schools’ compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a similar audit focused on New York City schools. 

NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs

New York state has a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience (NY ABLE) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence and quality of life. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Assemblywoman Aileen M. Gunther and parents and advocates discussed the program today at a press conference in Albany. 

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,866 contracts valued at $11.12 billion and approved nearly 2.8 million payments worth more than $10.8 billion in December. His office also rejected 253 contracts and related transactions valued at $5.76 billion and 919 payments valued at more than $9 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties.

DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability

Public authorities in New York have accumulated $267 billion in debt, the equivalent of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The amount of debt reported by state and local authorities is now posted on DiNapoli’s transparency website, OpenBookNewYork.com.