Prompt Payment Interest Report: State Fiscal Year 2024-25, May 2025
For State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, agencies paid vendors $4,258,793 in interest primarily due to delays in encumbrance processing, agency backlog or agency processing delays.
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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued.
DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems:
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform how government operates and delivers services. New York state agencies have used AI companions to help seniors combat social isolation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to deter identity fraud.
Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced.
DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.
DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office.
Spending on Raise the Age Programs in New York
New York State has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed through SFY 2025. As counties continue implementing RTA through programming and staffing, State spending may continue to increase.
DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
DiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
A new online resource released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social welfare, transportation, public protection, environment and other vital programs.
Federal Funding and New York
Budget resolutions under consideration by the 119th Congress could lead to a dramatic restructuring of the federal-state relationship. This online resource details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social welfare, transportation, public protection and other vital programs.