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NYC Comptroller Levine Announces Progress Made on Pension Efforts to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Reach Net Zero Greenhouse...

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine released the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Climate Reports for three of New York City’s public pension systems. The report highlights...

April 24, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
Comptroller Levine Issues Report on Funding and Managing NYC’s Urban Forest and Tree Canopy

New York, NY — Comptroller Mark Levine today released New York City’s Living Infrastructure, a report that outlines the financial, environmental, health and resiliency benefits of a robust urban tree canopy, and strategies to better maintain, grow and fund it.  “New York...

April 23, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Schools Make Gains on Composting but Lag Behind on Food Waste, Comptroller Finds

New York, NY — A review by the Office of the New York City Comptroller released today found that while the public school system has made progress in composting food, only about one-third of...

April 21, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Launches the NYC Housing Investment Initiative, A $4 Billion Commitment to Finance Housing Across...

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine unveiled a $4 billion commitment to strategic investments in affordable housing production and preservation through a new initiative titled...

April 16, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook No. 112 – April 2026

A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, This month’s New York by the Numbers illustrates what economists describe as a “low-hire, low-fire” economy. Hiring outside of the health sector...

April 14, 2026 | Newsletter
NYC Comptroller Levine Presents Strategy to Strengthen Rainy Day Fund, Urges Immediate Adoption 

New York, NY — Comptroller Mark Levine today issued a proposal for the City of New York to create a framework for its major “rainy day fund,” including a targeted balance, regular replenishment, and stronger...

April 9, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
Comptroller Review Finds City’s Small Business Forward Program Failed to Cut Red Tape or Limit Fines

New York, NY — A new review conducted by auditors of New York City Comptroller Mark Levine found the Small Business Forward program, aimed at easing regulatory and financial burdens on small businesses...

April 8, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
Monte Tarbox Selected as Chief Investment Officer for the Office of the New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of...

New York, NY — Today, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine announced his appointment of Monte Tarbox as Chief Investment Officer for the Office of the New York City Comptroller’s Bureau...

March 31, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
Statement from NYC Comptroller Levine on Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency Revising the City’s Outlook to...

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Mark Levine released the following statement in response to Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) revising the City’s outlook from stable to negative. “A negative outlook from...

March 20, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook No. 111 – March 2026

A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, New York City must pass a balanced budget by June 30 and as you've probably heard, this year’s negotiations are especially complex....

March 19, 2026 | Newsletter
Statement from Comptroller Levine on Moody’s Ratings Revising New York City’s Outlook to “Negative”

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Mark Levine released the following statement in response to Moody’s Ratings revising the City’s outlook from “stable” to “negative.” “Moody’s decision to revise New...

March 11, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Levine Releases Updated Analysis of NYC FY2027 Preliminary Budget, Identifies Structural Fiscal Risks

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine released his office’s updated analysis of New York City’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 and testified before the...

March 11, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
Testimony of NYC Comptroller Levine City Council Finance Committee Hearing on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget

Speaker Menin, Chair Lee, and members of the Finance Committee and City Council, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget and Financial Plan. I am...

March 11, 2026 | Testimonies
NYC Pension Funds and AT&T Reach Settlement for Unlawful Exclusion of Shareholder Proposal Requesting Workforce Demographic Data Disclosure

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine announced that four of the New York City public pension funds have settled their lawsuit against telecommunications giant AT&T for...

February 26, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
Starbucks Investors Urge Shareholders to Vote No on Board Director Nominees Due to Failed Labor Relations Oversight

New York, NY – Today, several long-term Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) investors launched a campaign to urge shareholders to vote against the re-election of Starbucks Lead Independent Board Director Jørgen Vig...

February 18, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
Statement from Comptroller Mark Levine on Mayor Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2027

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Mark Levine released a statement on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027. “Mayor Mamdani has proposed a budget that honestly and transparently...

February 17, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements
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