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Moving in the Wrong Direction: Traffic Fatalities Are Growing in New York State

Motor vehicle fatalities in New York State have risen 25.8% since 2019, with fatalities in 2022 at the highest level in a decade, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers and traffic accidents have declined. State lawmakers recently enacted “Sammy’s Law,” which allows New York City to reduce speed limits in certain “safety zones” that are prone to pedestrian traffic injuries and fatalities. Such discretion could be provided to other local governments looking for ways to make their roads safer.

Investment and Funding Choices Facing the MTA, June 2024

With the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue, the MTA has to reprioritize its 2020-2024 Capital Program. This report identifies over $21 billion in projects that potentially relied on congestion pricing revenue and are under review and suggests the Authority prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair.

State Contract and Payment Actions in April

In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,450 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $23.3 billion and approved over 4.6 million payments totaling more than $14.4 billion.  The office rejected 215 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.7 billion and more than 5,800 payments valued at more than $25.3 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments.  More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York.

DiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding

As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about how the choices it makes will impact riders, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY

Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

RFP #24-06 – Fiduciary and Conflict of Interest Review for the NYS Common Retirement Fund

Request for Proposals

Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller

Issued June 24, 2024

Through this Request for Proposals, Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller of the State of New York, as the Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the “Fund”), is seeking proposals from qualified unaffiliated firms to conduct a fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the Fund as detailed in the solicitation available via the links below. 

        

DiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth

The North Shore, for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led the borough in population growth since 2010, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The North Shore is located just north of the Staten Island Expressway and serves as an important freight and commuting hub. The area accounts for more than one third of the Staten Island population and its residents tend to be younger and more racially diverse than in other parts of the borough.

An Economic Snapshot of Staten Island's North Shore

The North Shore, for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led the borough in population growth since 2010. The North Shore is located just north of the Staten Island Expressway and serves as an important freight and commuting hub. The area accounts for more than one third of the Staten Island population and its residents tend to be younger and more racially diverse than in other parts of the borough.

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