Thomas DiNapoli

Nearly 14% of New Yorkers live in poverty, which is above the national average according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Drug overdose deaths in New York surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report Tuesday from the state comptroller’s office.

New York’s top money-manager has a few ideas for curbing corruption in New York, including a proposed black-out period for campaign donations from companies who do business with the state.

For a second time this year, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said property taxes will be capped at 2% this year, the highest local governments can raise taxes under state law.

According to New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s annual report, the MTA’s debt service is expected to grow 55% over the next 10 years.

The LIRR accepted new M9 train cars from Kawasaki Rail Car with more than 9,000 defects that had to be repaired, according to the audit.

The audit found the health department under former Governor Andrew Cuomo undercounted deaths by as many as 4,100 between 2020 and 2021.

New York taxpayers received $1.59 back for every dollar they sent to Washington. This is up from 2019, when New Yorkers only received $0.91 for each dollar sent to Washington.

New York’s projected budget made a stark turnaround compared to last year because of federal aid and higher tax receipts.

DiNapoli sent shareholder proposals to five companies — Amazon, Chipotle, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Match.com — asking the companies to hire a third party to analyze the companies’ impact on civil rights, diversity and equity.