New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by State Comptr

State tax collections totaled just under $11 billion through May 31, a decline of $1.1 billion, or 8.8 percent, from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,531 contracts valued at $14 billion and approved nearly 2.3 million payments worth more than $12 billion in May.

The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three individuals who had committed serious acts of abuse or neglect against vulnerable New Yorkers off a registry, a list of individuals prohibited from holding jobs that involve direct care of patients, according to an

"The failure to enact procurement reform was a missed opportunity to protect taxpayers’ dollars and prevent corruption. Enhancing independent oversight of state contracting, especially with regard to economic development spending, is needed to ensure accountability and transparency.

"The Senate Republican health care bill calls for billions of dollars of cuts in future health care funding for New Yorkers. This bill is identical to the House proposal in its threat to eliminate health coverage for countless individuals and inflict major new costs on the state budget.

State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many facilities across New York state with significant problems including mold, water damage, exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors and garbage in rooms, according to an

The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by auditors from the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, according to a pair of audits released today.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's latest Executive Order:

The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over a six-year period if it had helped Medicaid patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, accordin