DiNapoli Analyzes Existing NYC Child Care Services
A new report by Comptroller DiNapoli analyzes New York City’s child care services for those under the age of five, including the demand for these programs and current measures of success, and found there are opportunities to utilize existing data to increase the cost efficiency of programs and direct expansion efforts based on the greatest need.
“The rising cost of child care, especially for children under five, is a major affordability issue facing New Yorkers, forcing many parents to choose between working and taking care of their children,” DiNapoli said. “Governor Hochul’s recently unveiled child care expansion proposal, supported by Mayor Mamdani, is laudable and aims to provide services to tens of thousands of additional children across the state in the next two years and grow over time. Mayor Mamdani has made universal child care a priority for his administration. My office has found that existing programs in New York City are fragmented and data on outcomes and cost can be better utilized so expansion efforts are done in a cost-efficient manner and are directed to those most in need.”
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Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120k From City
Comptroller DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of the former longtime treasurer of the City of Dunkirk, for public corruption, grand larceny and false filing charges stemming from his alleged theft of over $120,000 from the city and covering up the theft by falsifying city records.
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31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
Thirty-one school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under Comptroller DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, up from 22 districts in fiscal stress the prior year.
“In recent years, pandemic-related federal funding as well as increases in state aid have provided districts with significant financial support,” DiNapoli said. “With much of the relief funding having been spent, the number of school districts in fiscal stress has returned to pre-pandemic levels this year. As districts continue to adjust to these conditions, officials should make every effort to ensure budgets are structurally balanced to avoid fiscal problems going forward.”
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DiNapoli to Uber: How Are You Protecting Riders from Sexual Assault?
Comptroller DiNapoli has filed a shareholder proposal, on behalf of The New York State Common Retirement Fund, that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents of riders being sexually harassed and assaulted. Published reports have revealed that Uber received a report of sexual assault or misconduct in the U.S. nearly every eight minutes from 2017 to 2022, or more than 400,000 reported incidents.
“For Uber to succeed, its users need to feel safe and not have a shred of doubt about using the service,” DiNapoli said. “The company should increase transparency about what it’s doing to protect riders from these horrifying incidents. Being open about the steps it’s taking is key to restoring customers’ trust and protecting the company’s reputation and value.”
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Statement on Governor's 2026 Executive Budget Address
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M U N I C I P A L & S C H O O L A U D I T S
- Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit
- Town of Horseheads – Claims Auditing
- North Creek Fire District – Board Oversight
- Center Moriches Fire District – Fiscal Transparency
- Steuben County – Financial Management
- Colesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight
- Cincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight
- Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight
- Morristown Fire District – Board Oversight
- Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing
- Chenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up
- City of Fulton – Audit Follow-Up
- Gates Fire District – Audit Follow-Up
- City of Mount Vernon – Audit Follow-Up
- Monsey Fire District – Audit Follow-Up
- Montauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up
- Ridge Fire District – Audit Follow-Up
- Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Audit Follow-Up
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