Thomas DiNapoli
State Comptroller
About
Thomas DiNapoli has served as New York State Comptroller since 2007, appointed by the legislature after Alan Hevesi's resignation and subsequently elected in his own right multiple times. He oversees the state's pension fund, audits state agencies, and approves state contracts. He is a Long Island native and former state assemblyman.
Policy Positions
Economy & Jobs
DiNapoli has focused on fiscal responsibility, auditing state spending, and growing the New York State Common Retirement Fund. He has warned about the long-term costs of state debt and unfunded pension liabilities.
Climate & Energy
DiNapoli has been a national leader in divesting the state pension fund from fossil fuels, committing to full divestment. He argues this protects long-term returns while addressing climate risk.
Infrastructure & Transit
DiNapoli has audited MTA finances and raised concerns about the authority's financial management. He supports transparency in how transit funds are spent.
Housing & Rent
DiNapoli has audited state housing programs and flagged concerns about oversight of affordable housing subsidies. He supports greater accountability in how housing funds are deployed.
Campaign Funding
$3.2M
raised · 2025-2026
Heavily reliant on labor union support, reflecting DiNapoli's longstanding relationship with organized labor and his role overseeing New York's pension funds.