State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Hosts Rural Roundtables

 

DiNapoli Hosts Rural Roundtables

The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. They employ thousands of people and contributed $2.7 billion to the State’s economy in 2022. State Comptroller DiNapoli’s recent agricultural report analyzes the latest economic and industry data.

State Comptroller DiNapoli also hosted rural roundtables in the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes regions last month to explore strategies for supporting family farms and strengthening local food systems. These discussions brought together farmers, agricultural experts and community leaders to address challenges facing agriculture and discuss ways New York can help boost our family farms and local food supply. Round table participants also addressed a number of other major issues facing rural communities including housing affordability, health and child care, emergency medical services, and economic development.

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DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC

A new report by State Comptroller DiNapoli examined issues related to broadband availability, access and affordability across New York City’s neighborhoods and found that despite high availability, one in four households had no cable, fiberoptic or digital subscriber line internet subscription as of 2023, with the Bronx having the highest share of households without access.

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Municipal & School Audits

• Village of Riverside
• City of Dunkirk
• Village of North Haven
• Caledonia-Mumford Central School District

Audits

• Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
• Homes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
• Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
• New York City Department of Parks & Recreation – Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities
• Office for the Aging, Department of Financial Services, Department of State, State University of New York, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
• Homes and Community Renewal – Internal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs

ALSO IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK

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• DiNapoli: At least 25% of NYC residents lack broadband access, rate is higher in some Brooklyn neighborhoods

• Hochul expected to veto contract transparency bill for second time
  
  
• New York preschoolers often denied special education help they need: Comptroller's audit
  
  

• Emergency order spending goes unchecked 

• City agencies still understaffed, affecting critical services: report
  
  
• ‘Address this public health threat’: Troy can bond for lead pipes, DiNapoli says

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