Office of the New York State Comptroller News

Office of the New York State Comptroller News


Jun 19, 2025

Suffolk County is Ahead of the Game on 911 Emergency System Upgrades

At present, fewer than half of New York's 62 counties offer basic text-to-911 service, but Suffolk County is not one of them.

Jun 19, 2025

Unclaimed Funds Could Be Yours!

The New York State Comptrollers office holds more than $20 billion in lost money. Every day New York State returns $2 million to those who file claims. Is any yours?

May 14, 2025

Long Island Pension Fraudster Caught by State Comptroller

The son of a Long Island state pensioner plead guilty this week to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments.

Apr 25, 2025

New York to Risk $40 Billion in State Pension Funds on Green New Deal Investments

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced $2.4 billion in additional investments of The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) into what they call “climate solution opportunities.”

Apr 24, 2025

NY Got Back $1.06 for Every $1 in Taxes Sent to DC

NY Got Back $1.06 for Every $1 in Taxes Sent to DC

Apr 15, 2025

DiNapoli: State has No Clear Plan for over $450 million in COVID Medical Supplies

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said in a recently released audit that the state spent nearly half a billion tax payer dollars on a medical stockpile but used little of it and has no clear plan for the leftover equipment and supplies.

Jan 8, 2025

Use it or Lose it: Use Your Christmas Gift Cards ASAP

In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million from gift cards, more than three times the amount received in 2014 ($5.8 million). New Yorkers are encouraged to spend holiday gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.