This summer, the NYC Comptroller's Office welcomed 40 interns across our bureaus. Throughout the internship program, they gained valuable skills and hands-on experience while supporting our teams with research, data analysis, community outreach, and more. They made a lasting impression!

Donating blood saves lives and right now, it’s needed more than ever. For the first time ever, the New York Blood Center has declared two blood emergencies in a single summer. Extreme heat, severe storms, and power outages have reduced donor turnout, while the need for blood continues to grow.

ATWORK is helping New Yorkers with disabilities find jobs but it's reaching only a fraction of those who need it. A new review by the NYC Comptroller’s Office found that in FY24 and FY25, the program served 1,268 job seekers and placed 99 people in jobs.

NYC Comptroller Levine met with Queens Together and the Jackson Heights Merchants Association, nonprofits that work to strengthen communities through food relief while supporting local restaurants and businesses with economic development and partnerships.

"The City must strengthen these systems, improve accountability, and ensure every eligible dollar is claimed and every required service is tracked,” said Comptroller Levine.

🚨 NEW AUDIT: NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) failed to collect up to $431.6 million in federal Medicaid reimbursements for services provided to students with disabilities over the course of 3 fiscal years. We found missing documentation, unclaimed reimbursements, years of unimplemented recommendations.🧵

The Comptroller’s Office welcomed the Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA) Youth Leader Council this morning. These outstanding high school students are spending their summer, touring various city and state agencies as part of a seven-week leadership and career exploration program.

July’s extreme heat showed how vulnerable 🪫 NYC’s power grid has become, increasing the risk of outages and higher energy costs. During back-to-back heatwaves, Con Edison reported more than 80,000 outages across the five boroughs during a two-day period.

📈 NYC's cash outlook is stronger than expected. The city started the fiscal year with $16.2 billion in cash, nearly $3.5 billion more than previously projected, thanks to stronger-than-expected revenues driven in large part by Wall Street and accounting moves that have increased near-term liquidity.

A new chapter for West Harlem. The ribbon has been cut on a new public walkway, marking the completion of Janus Property's Innovation Triangle–West Harlem Factory District master plan. NYC Comptroller Mark Levine was proud to join community leaders and partners to celebrate this milestone.

Stay indoors if you can New Yorkers! The region is dealing with a one-two punch of extreme heat and dangerous air quality due to wildfires in Canada. Find cooling centers and free masks

New York City's economy continues to show resilience, but today's strength doesn't guarantee tomorrow's stability. Many New Yorkers are still feeling the affordability crisis, and the City faces a projected $6–8 billion budget gap next year. Preparing now is the best way to protect New Yorkers.

Nonprofits & businesses doing work for the city are left waiting to get paid for months or even years. Today, the NYC Comptroller’s Office launched the first-ever Late Contracts Dashboard, a new tool that tracks contract registration delays, one of the biggest factors contributing to late payments.

SpaceX’s recent IPO has sent shockwaves throughout capital markets – but leaves investors with few meaningful tools to challenge decisions that may harm shareholder value. In our newest Substack article, Comptroller Levine argues both that this limited-governance structure is textbook Elon Musk...👇️

Six months down. Plenty more to do. From every borough to every neighborhood, the NYC Comptroller's Office has been working alongside New Yorkers to tackle the affordability crisis, support communities, and build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Want to what's coming up next?👇️

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July as we celebrate 250 years of independence. 🇺🇸

New Yorkers, don’t take your chances during this extreme heat wave. Complete your errands early and stay out of the sun and in air-conditioned spaces like libraries, senior centers, and NYCHA facilities. If you need a place to stay cool, nyc.gov/beattheheat.

but say they have been met with anti-union tactics from their employer. They deserve fair pay, good benefits and respect. Hotel owners must return to the bargaining table in good faith and recognize that it’s the workers who make NYC’s tourism industry thrive.

Workers at the Fairfield by Marriott Times Square and Four Points by Sheraton Midtown have been on strike since Monday and are on the picket line. After voting to join the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council in 2022, they’ve been fighting for a fair contract....

Marching with 🏳️‍🌈 Pride today alongside the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, friends, and families. Proud to celebrate this vibrant community and affirm that everyone deserves the freedom to love and be loved. Happy Pride!!! 🌈

Out now: the Comptroller’s Office LGBTQIA+ 2026 Resource Guide. This guide connects LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers with essential resources including healthcare, legal, and more. Grateful to speak with @sarahkateellis.bsky.social president and CEO of @glaad.bsky.social about the importance of this resource.

We’re launching the Comptroller’s Office Substack! Government should be accessible - so we want to connect with you to share deeper dives on how the issues we’re focused on affect your day-to-day, NYC’s economic outlook, analysis of key government processes, and more. 👇️

Glad to join communities across the city in celebrating Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, & contributions of the of the Black community.

Yesterday, the NYC Comptroller’s Office was proud to join community members, partners, and elected officials at Brooklyn College to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebration!

Early voting is officially underway across all five boroughs! If you're eligible, make a plan to vote early or cast your ballot on Election Day, June 23. Find your polling location, hours, and everything you need to know at NYCVotes.org.

Loud, proud, and together! 🌈 Brooklyn Pride marked its 30th year with a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and the Northeast’s only twilight Pride parade. During Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQIA+ community who fought and continue to fight for acceptance and equality.

Jewish New Yorkers are facing elevated levels of antisemitism, but the way to combat hate is for all of us – Jewish or not – to find opportunities to come together in the public square. NYC is at its best when we are all civically engaged and unafraid to have dialogue across demographic groups.

The historic cupola atop the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building at 1 Centre Street is now open to the public. New Yorkers can step out onto the new Centre 360 observation deck and take in unparalleled, 360-degree views of Lower Manhattan. Look your spot at: a856-centre360.nyc.gov

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Today the Comptroller's Office celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community & honored some of its most fearless leaders, organizers, and advocates. We also released the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Guide, a comprehensive list of community organizations and resources. Download comptroller.nyc.gov/lgbtq/

Knicks in 5!!! 🏀 💪 LGK!