A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, Last Tuesday, Donald Trump was elected to serve as the 47th President of the U.S. Even with a week’s perspective, it still hits me like a punch in the gut. I believe that Trump’s presidency will be a catastrophe for our country. In the days ahead, we will need to reckon honestly with the outcome, and stay humble where that challenges our prior assumptions and hopes. Voters, including many here in NYC,...
New York, NY — The election of Donald Trump poses significant threats to New York City’s budget, economy, infrastructure, and people, according to a new report from the New York City Comptroller’s office, Protecting New York City. The report analyzes actions during Trump’s first term as president, his 2024 campaign, and the Project 2025 blueprint to identify the most acute potential threats posed to New York City and inform conversations about how to prepare for them. “Donald Trump’s presidency presents...
New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has released the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, running from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The ACFR contains the City’s government-wide financial statements, as required by law, which provides the sound accounting foundation for the City’s fiscal health and good standing. “In the face of persistent challenges, New York City’s economy is resilient and our finances are on sound footing, but...
New York, NY — At a defining moment for New York City’s streetscape, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander published Street Safety in the Era of Micromobility, a new report that outlines a strategic regulatory and infrastructure framework for e-bikes, mopeds, and e-scooters, all of which have grown in popularity in recent years and pose new safety and quality of life concerns for New Yorkers. With the legalization of micromobility vehicles in New York State in 2020, the rapid rise of...