Better-than-projected revenues and planned cost savings benefited New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but funding for education and social services remain uncertain in the future, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s analysis of the city’s latest financial plan.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the guilty plea 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 York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued.

Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.9 billion, up $4.8 million from the same time last year.

The former Town of Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing $11,000 from the town, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James, and the New York State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official misconduct in January, and as part of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again.

After the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s finances have stabilized, and the Division of Budget (DOB) is now forecasting reduced budget gaps. In his annual report assessing the proposed Executive Budget, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identifies positive developments, as well as risks, challenges, and concerns, including several new proposals that restrict independent oversight by his office.