Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
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Motor vehicle fatalities in New York State rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report by State Comptroller DiNapoli.
“Traffic fatalities in New York have grown at an alarming rate since the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “While there are fewer drivers on the road and vehicle safety features have greatly improved, more fatal crashes are occurring. As New Yorkers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday and summer vacations, let’s drive cautiously and arrive safely.”
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Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
Small businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released by State Comptroller DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were most affected, and the areas, Brooklyn and the Bronx, that saw the highest increases.
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No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about how the choices it makes will impact riders, according to a report released by State Comptroller DiNapoli.
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State Contract and Payment Actions in April
In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,450 contracts for State agencies and public authorities valued at $23.3 billion and approved over 4.6 million payments totaling more than $14.4 billion. The office rejected 215 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.7 billion and more than 5,800 payments valued at more than $25.3 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.
Municipal & School Audits
- Town of Keene
- Town of Bergen
- North Babylon Union Free School District
- Whitney Point Central School District
- KIPP Troy Prep Charter School
- South Jefferson Central School District
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