Transportation costs for households in the New York City metropolitan area grew by about 56% between 2012-13 and 2022-23, less than in the Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Transportation made up the second largest cost for New Yorkers, behind housing, at 14% of household spending.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) release of its 2025-2029 Capital Program.
The State Education Department (SED) needs to improve its oversight and work to remove barriers to ensure school districts are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined whether SED was adequately overseeing if school districts outside New York City were providing the required services to English Language Learners (ELLs).
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Community District 9 as a Banking Development District (BDD) and presented $35 million in New York state deposits to Ponce Bank’s Westchester Avenue Branch.
Local sales tax collections in New York State increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023. Overall, local collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year.
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year.
A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued.
Report Calls for Transparent Process
The MTA must find billions in new funds even as the State tries to resolve the $15 billion gap in revenue created by the pause on congestion pricing. This report lays out possible sources to fund the MTA’s substantial capital needs and emphasizes areas of capital work expected to receive funding in its next capital program.
