Office of the New York State Comptroller

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New Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State

ECONOMIC AND POLICY INSIGHTS

Homelessness in New York State has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024. A key reason for the increase has been the mass arrival of asylum seekers to New York in this period. While the homelessness increase was driven mostly by New York City, the rest of the State’s regions also experienced increases during this time period.

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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli quote: "It's important to have transparency so New Yorkers are empowered with information they need to hold their elected officials accountable."

Open Book New York

SEARCH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL RECORDS

Comptroller DiNapoli wants New Yorkers to know how their tax dollars are spent. Without transparency in government, there cannot be accountability. Open Book New York provides comprehensive financial data on State contracts, payments, spending and more.

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Cash Basis Reports
New York State Budget Analysis and Financial Reporting
New York City Economic and Fiscal Monitoring
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State Debt

I'm proud of what our office accomplished for New Yorkers in 2024.

New Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State

Open Book New York

REPORTS AND OPEN DATA

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PENSION FUND

RETIREMENT

NEW YORK PAYROLL

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