On September 24, 2026 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli reported that a total of 22 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for their local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2025, down from 23 a year ago.
However, the number of municipalities in the most severe category, significant fiscal stress, increased from four to six, according to the report issued by Comptroller DiNapoli.
These designations are based on the Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores.
Click HERE to access the Comptroller's Press Release concerning New York State local governments found to be in fiscal stress posted on the Internet.