Number of New Yorkers Going HungryIncreases Despite Improving Economy
Food insecurity increased in New York, with one-in-nine households unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources, according to a follow-up analysis released by State Comptroller DiNapoli. His 2023 report found one-in-10 New York households experienced food insecurity in 2019 through 2021. Nationally, food insecurity increased for the first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 through 2022.
“As the COVID pandemic ended, so did many of the enhanced federal benefits that helped struggling families put food on the table, and just as food and other household costs started to rise,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “These benefits drove down the number of households facing food insecurity and food insufficiency. Higher food costs and rising poverty rates leave far too many New York households with too little to eat. I urge the federal government to expand eligibility for nutrition assistance programs so we can make sure families throughout New York and America don’t go hungry.”
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State Comptroller DiNapoli ReleasesReview of Elder Care Reports
State Comptroller DiNapoli released a report highlighting recent audits that examined whether the New York City and State programs that provide care and services to New York's seniors are effective and fulfilling their purpose. These audits demonstrate the importance of protecting the State’s older population and ensuring that the services and programs they need are being delivered appropriately and in a timely manner.
“New York’s senior population is growing, but many of the elder care programs and systems that are meant to provide protection, care and assistance need improvement,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “My office’s audits identify ways to improve these programs and services to ensure that they are addressing the needs of New York’s seniors.”
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Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
A 37-year-old Queens woman, Deanna Hansen, was arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York State pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller DiNapoli announced.
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Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
State Comptroller DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation for stealing her deceased father-in-law's pension payments.
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Municipal & School Audits
- Town of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments’ Collections
- Pembroke Central School District – Investment Program
- Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds
- Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight
- Village of Unadilla – Procurement
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