Tom DiNapoli
Some local governments are struggling to bounce back following the economic impact of the pandemic
30 local governments have been identified in a report released by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli as dealing with some kind of financial strain. Most governments and municipalities are still recovering from the hard-hitting pandemic and the ... more
Sales tax collections have thrived throughout the pandemic in New York State
Sales tax collections have increased greatly throughout the pandemic, according to a report released by the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Collections were up 15.5% from last year and 6.5% from 2019. The ... more
New York’s financial picture might not be so bad, and that’s not because of COVID relief
As it turns out New York State might not be in as bad a spot financially as initial predictions at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. And that's not solely because New York received a ... more
Comptroller finds that New York’s financial situation could be improving
New York State's financial situation could be improving. A report by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that federal aid combined with better than anticipated tax revenue could equate to modest budget surpluses. The state's unemployment rate ... more
