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One in Ten New York Households
Suffer From Food Insecurity
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Around 800,000 New York households experienced food insecurity at some point between 2019-21, according to a report from State Comptroller DiNapoli. The number declined during the COVID-19 pandemic due to federal relief programs and the expansion of federal food assistance programs. DiNapoli raised the concern that food insecurity may grow as federal benefits lapse. Notably, additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expired on March 1. Over the last two years, Black and Hispanic or Latino adult New Yorkers were more likely to report not having enough food than white adult New Yorkers.
“With all the challenges people are facing during these difficult times, we should ensure New Yorkers don’t go hungry. Our nation’s nutrition programs should be expanded to help those who are struggling to feed themselves and their families,” said DiNapoli.
This is the second report from State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office examining issues impacting New Yorkers in need. His first report examined poverty trends.
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Celebrating Black History Month
State Comptroller DiNapoli sits down with one of New York’s noted leaders, Congresswoman Yvette Clark who represents New York’s 9th Congressional District for a discussion on how her mother's path in public service guided her own, her Caribbean roots and the current state of Black Americans' fight for justice.
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Therapeutic and support services available through New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released by State Comptroller DiNapoli found many young children did not receive services or faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department of Health improve its management of the EI program and eliminate barriers to care.
In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,801 contracts for State agencies and public authorities valued at $1.7 billion and approved more than 1.7 million payments worth more than $12.5 billion. The office rejected 101 contracts and related transactions valued at $93 million and nearly 1,200 payments valued at nearly $7 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.
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District
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