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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program

New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a drastic decline in the population of these essential pollinators, in 2016 the state created the Pollinator Protection Plan. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets should step up efforts to ensure honey bee populations are protected, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

On the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the filing of shareholder proposals that call on seven corporations in the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending on political causes and on two others to adopt a new policy before contributing to the political activities of third-party organizations.

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the Governor signing legislation which statutorily restores the Office of the State Comptroller’s review of certain state contracts which had previously been removed. The legislation (A.7925-A/S.6809-A) was sponsored by State Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski.

2022 Year in Review

A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2022, including building on the State pension fund's $20 billion in climate solutions investments, investing an additional $350 million in New York State businesses, uncovering $5.4 billion in cost savings through audits of critical programs, returning $400 million in lost money to rightful owners, and more.

State Contract and Payment Actions in November

In November, the Office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli approved 1,514 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.8 billion and approved nearly 2 million payments worth more than $11.1 billion. The office rejected 135 contracts and related transactions valued at $286 million and nearly 1,600 payments valued at nearly $19.5 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.

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a record $48 million from them in 2022.

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli today announced the indictment of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the “Metro Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 million intended for minority and women owned businesses.

New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade

New York had the 13th highest poverty rate among states in 2021, and has surpassed the national average since 2014. These rates have been persistently higher among some groups, including children; New Yorkers of color, and those with less than a high school education. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an expansion of the safety net by the federal government that effectively reduced poverty, and some parts of that should be continued.