New York Comptroller
| New York Comptroller | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $210,000 |
| 2024 FY Budget: | $194,456,000 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | New York Constitution, Article V, Section I |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
New York Comptroller
Thomas P. DiNapoli | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | 2026 |
| Last election: | 2022 |
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The Comptroller of the State of New York is an elected state executive position in the New York state government. The comptroller is the chief financial officer of the state government and the head of the Department of Audit and Control. The comptroller's responsibilities include managing the state's pension fund, auditing the spending practices of all state agencies and local governments, reporting on state finances, and serving as the custodian of unclaimed funds.[1]
The comptroller is elected during midterm elections (i.e. 2022, 2026, and 2030) and serves a four-year term.
Current officeholder
The current New York Comptroller is Thomas P. DiNapoli (D). DiNapoli assumed office in 2007.
Authority
The comptroller's authority is derived from Article V, Section 1 of the New York Constitution Constitution.
Article V, Section 1:
| The comptroller and attorney-general shall be chosen at the same general election as the governor and hold office for the same term, and shall possess the qualifications provided in section 2 of article IV.[2] |
Qualifications
Article IV, Section 2 of the New York Constitution establishes the qualifications of the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. Article V, Section 1 of the state constitution applies these qualifications to the comptroller.
| No person shall be eligible to the office ... except a citizen of the United States, of the age of not less than thirty years, and who shall have been five years next preceding the election a resident of this state.[3] |
- A citizen of the United States;
- At least 30 years of age; and,
- A resident of New York for at least five years preceding the election.
Elections
New York elects its comptroller in the midterm elections, that is, even years that are not presidential election years. For New York, 2022, 2026, 2030, and 2034 are all comptroller election years.[2]
2022
- See also: New York Comptroller election, 2022
General election
General election for New York Comptroller
Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli defeated Paul Rodriguez in the general election for New York Comptroller on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas P. DiNapoli (D / Working Families Party) | 57.3 | 3,305,112 |
 | Paul Rodriguez (R / Conservative Party)  | 42.7 | 2,463,404 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 2,880 | ||
| Total votes: 5,771,396 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- William Schmidt (L)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York Comptroller.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Quanda Francis (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul Rodriguez advanced from the Republican primary for New York Comptroller.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Paul Rodriguez advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York Comptroller.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York Comptroller.
2018
- See also: New York Comptroller election, 2018
General election
General election for New York Comptroller
Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli defeated Jonathan Trichter, Mark Dunlea, and Cruger Gallaudet in the general election for New York Comptroller on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) | 66.9 | 4,027,886 |
 | Jonathan Trichter (R) | 31.3 | 1,882,958 | |
 | Mark Dunlea (G) | 1.2 | 70,041 | |
 | Cruger Gallaudet (L) | 0.6 | 34,430 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1,633 | ||
| Total votes: 6,016,948 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York Comptroller
Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York Comptroller on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas P. DiNapoli |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York Comptroller
Jonathan Trichter advanced from the Republican primary for New York Comptroller on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Trichter |
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Green primary election
Green primary for New York Comptroller
Mark Dunlea advanced from the Green primary for New York Comptroller on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Dunlea |
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Fusion voting candidates
2014
| New York Controller, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thomas DiNapoli Incumbent |
60.2% | 2,233,057 | |
| Republican | Bob Antonacci | 36.5% | 1,354,643 | |
| Green | Theresa Portelli | 2.6% | 97,906 | |
| Libertarian | John Clifton | 0.7% | 26,583 | |
| Total Votes | 3,712,189 | |||
| Election results via New York State Board of Elections | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Thomas P. DiNapoli won re-election to the office of New York Comptroller. He defeated Harry Wilson (R), Julia Willebrand (G) and John Gaetani (L) in the general election.
| New York Comptroller, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Thomas P. DiNapoli Incumbent |
50.8% | 2,271,666 | |
| Republican | Harry Wilson | 46.3% | 2,069,427 | |
| Green | Julia Willebrand | 2.3% | 104,445 | |
| Libertarian | John Gaetani | 0.6% | 27,882 | |
| Total Votes | 4,473,420 | |||
| Election results via New York Board of Elections. | ||||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Alan G. Hevesi won re-election to the office of New York Comptroller. He defeated J. Christopher Callaghan (R), Julia Willebrand (G), John J. Cain (L) and Willie Cotton (SW) in the general election.
| New York Comptroller, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Alan G. Hevesi Incumbent |
56.8% | 2,349,578 | |
| Republican | J. Christopher Callaghan | 39% | 1,612,270 | |
| Green | Julia Willebrand | 2.9% | 117,908 | |
| Libertarian | John J. Cain | 1% | 40,472 | |
| Socialist Workers | Willie Cotton | 0.4% | 14,745 | |
| Total Votes | 4,134,973 | |||
| Election results via New York Board of Elections. | ||||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Alan G. Hevesi won election to the office of New York Comptroller. He defeated John Faso (R), Garifalia Christea (RTL), Howie Hawkins (G) and James Eisert (L) in the general election.
| New York Comptroller, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Alan G. Hevesi Incumbent |
50.4% | 2,095,913 | |
| Republican | John Faso | 46.5% | 1,933,104 | |
| Right to Life | Garifalia Christea | 1.5% | 61,464 | |
| Green | Howie Hawkins | 1.1% | 47,771 | |
| Libertarian | James Eisert | 0.5% | 19,235 | |
| Total Votes | 4,157,487 | |||
| Election results via New York Board of Elections. | ||||
Vacancies
Details of vacancy appointments are addressed under Article V, Section 1 of the New York Constitution. If the office of the comptroller is vacant, the position shall be filled by the New York State Legislature.[2]
Duties
The comptroller is the chief financial officer of the state government and the head of the Department of Audit and Control. The comptroller is constitutionally obligated to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts, audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts, and prescribe accounting methods to accomplish those tasks.[2] Additional duties include, but are not limited to:[1][4]
- Operating and maintaining a state accounting and financial reporting system;
- Keeping an alphabetical list of names and addresses of all state officers and employees;
- Drawing warrants on the treasury for the payment of money directed by law to be paid out to the treasury;
- Managing the state's pension fund;
- Auditing the spending practices of all state agencies and local governments;
- Reporting on state finances; and,
- Serving as the custodian of unclaimed funds.
Divisions
The Office of the New York State Comptroller consists of the following divisions:[5]
- Investigations
- Legal Services
- Communications
- Diversity Management
- External Affairs
- Finance & Administration
- Human Resources
- Intergovernmental & Community Affairs
- Budget & Policy Analysis
- New York State and Local Retirement System
- Operations
- Pension Investments & Cash Management
- Local Government & School Accountability
- State Government Accountability
State budget
- See also: New York state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Audit and Control in Fiscal Year 2024 was $194,456,000.[6]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $210,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2021
In 2021, the commissioner received a salary of $210,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2020
In 2020, the commissioner received a salary of $210,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2019
In 2019, the commissioner received a salary of $151,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2018
In 2018, the commissioner received a salary of $151,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2017
In 2017, the commissioner received a salary of $151,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2016
In 2016, the comptroller received a salary of $151,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2015
In 2015, the comptroller received a salary of $151,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2014
In 2014, the comptroller received a salary of $151,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2013
In 2013, the comptroller received a salary of $151,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Office of the State Comptroller:
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Phone: 518-474-4044
Email: [email protected]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Office of the New York State Comptroller, "About the Comptroller's Office," accessed Feb. 1, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Department of State, "Article V," accessed Feb. 1, 2021
- ↑ Department of State, "Article IV," accessed Feb. 1, 2021
- ↑ Justia, "NY State Fin L § 8 (2019)," accessed Feb. 1, 2021
- ↑ Office of the New York State Comptroller, "Organizational chart," accessed Feb. 1, 2021
- ↑ New York State Division of the Budget, "Fiscal Year 2024 Enacted Budget Financial Plan," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States," Sept. 30, 2020
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed Jan. 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed Jan. 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed Jan. 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 27, 2014
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