New York State

Cyberattacks on New York’s Critical Infrastructure

Cyberattacks are a serious threat to America’s critical infrastructure and have the potential to severely impact our day-to-day lives. According to the FBI, cyberattack complaints in New York State increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022. Estimated losses in New York from cyberattacks in 2022 totaled over $775 million, while losses nationwide totaled $10.3 billion.

DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York state, New York City and their major public authorities during the fourth quarter of 2023.

The planned sales of $9.11 billion include $6.43 billion of new money and $2.68 billion of refundings as follows:

DiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%

Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

2022 Financial Condition Report

As State policymakers responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying volatility in the State’s finances, New York ended the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 budget on stable ground. 

2023 Financial Condition Report

Despite significant uncertainty caused by inflation and other factors, State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 reflected continuing recovery from COVID-19 and economic growth. 

State Contract and Payment Actions in August

In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,185 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.8 billion and approved nearly 2 million payments worth more than $11.1 billion. The office rejected 231 contracts and related transactions valued at $391 million and nearly 1,800 payments valued at more than $12.8 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York.