Protecting Taxpayer Money
State Comptroller DiNapoli is responsible for auditing State agencies and public authorities and making sure they have effective controls in place to prevent waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. In 2023 alone, audits performed by the Comptroller’s office found over a billion dollars in taxpayer savings. Read about these results and much more in the State Comptroller’s 2023 Year in Review.
Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have grown more than 68% over the last decade, the largest increase among selected major metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to a new report from State Comptroller DiNapoli.
School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released by State Comptroller DiNapoli.
DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
A former Town of Throop Supervisor was arrested and pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $11,000 from the town over a two-year period, State Comptroller DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and the New York State Police announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Official Misconduct. As part of his plea agreement, he will pay full restitution and cannot seek public office again.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
State Comptroller DiNapoli said, "With a new year and legislative session upon us, the State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the State."
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