Thomas DiNapoli is from Albertson, New York. He has a bachelor's degree in history from Hofstra University and a master's degree from the New School University. He currently resides in Nassau County.

Biography of the New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

Thomas DiNapoli is a lifelong resident of Long Island. He has a bachelor's degree in history from Hofstra University and a master's degree from the New School University's Graduate School of Management and Professions. He currently lives in Nassau County.

Thomas is the New York State Comptroller. He previously worked as a manager in the telecommunications industry. Before taking office, he also served as a legislative staffer in the New York State Assembly.

Tom previously worked as a manager in the telecommunications industry.

Thomas is currently the New York State Comptroller. He was appointed to the position in 2007 and elected to full terms in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. Before serving as comptroller, he served in the New York State Assembly for 20 years.

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Tom has served as New York state comptroller since being appointed to the position by the New York state legislature in 2007. He was elected to full terms in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. Before becoming comptroller, he represented the 16th District in the New York State Assembly from 1987 to 2007. He also served on the Mineola Board of Education from 1972 to 1976.

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Supports "prudent State budget, debt and reserve reforms to help New York change how it does business and put it on better fiscal footing."

Supports state budget, debt and reserve reforms to "help New York change how it does business and put it on better fiscal footing."

- Supports state budget, debt and reserve reforms to "help New York change how it does business and put it on better fiscal footing."

Financial Management

New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli Warns Private Equity Against Union Busting

Believes in protecting democracy from "extremist allies."

Claims to be fighting back against "Trump and his extremist allies that are attacking the foundations of our democracy and threatening new York's fiscal health."

Believes laborers should be allowed to unionize and recently warned private equity firms against anti-union activity at companies in which they have a stake.

- Claims to be fighting back against "Trump and his extremist allies that are attacking the foundations of our democracy and threatening new York's fiscal health."
- Believes laborers should be allowed to unionize and recently warned private equity firms against anti-union activity at companies in which they have a stake.

Economy

Hopes "to improve building conditions, protect tenant health and safety, and strengthen management practices in New York's Mitchell-Lama housing developments."

- Hopes "to improve building conditions, protect tenant health and safety, and strengthen management practices in New York's Mitchell-Lama housing developments."

Housing & Urban Development

As of April 23, 2026, Thomas DiNapoli’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Believes the Metropolitan Transportation Authority should increase "the reliability and frequency of service on weekends to meet the ongoing rise in demand" while addressing fare evasion.

- Believes the Metropolitan Transportation Authority should increase "the reliability and frequency of service on weekends to meet the ongoing rise in demand" while addressing fare evasion.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports transitioning the state pension fund to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Wants to transition the state pension fund portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Supports using shareholder influence to address climate change and promote diversity on corporate boards.

- Wants to transition the state pension fund portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Supports using shareholder influence to address climate change and promote diversity on corporate boards.

Energy & the Environment

As state comptroller, administers the State's 529 College Savings Program to help New York families invest in future college costs.

Administers the State's 529 College Savings Program to help New York families invest in future college costs.

Education

Demands the Trump Administration immediately scale back immigration enforcement activities, "causing economic, fiscal and social harm to communities across the nation."

- Demands the Trump Administration immediately scale back immigration enforcement activities, "causing economic, fiscal and social harm to communities across the nation."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Ethics & Conduct

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As state comptroller, pursued officials who "abuse their public positions or steal money from taxpayers," resulting in "hundreds of arrests and tens of millions in restitution."

Says he has fought government waste, fraud, and abuse and overseen "hundreds of arrests and tens of millions in restitution."

As state comptroller, streamlined the claims process for individuals to recover lost money, averaging "$2 million a day."

Has "streamlined the claims process for individuals to recover lost money" so that it now "returns hundreds of millions in unclaimed funds to rightful owners each year, averaging $2 million a day."

Advocates for investing in local infrastructure.

Supports increasing state pension fund investments with minority- and women-owned firms.

As state comptroller, manages the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings program for New Yorkers with disabilities.

Manages the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings program for New Yorkers with disabilities.

Advocates for increased investment in local infrastructure.

As state comptroller, audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and recommended improvements.

As state comptroller, audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and recommended improvements.

As State Comptroller, DiNapoli increased school accountability by auditing every school district and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State on a rotating cycle.

As state comptroller, has audited every school district and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State on a rotating cycle.

As state comptroller, prioritized oversight of school districts, reviewing fiscal operations, anti-harassment programs, special education spending, and identifying best practices for effective school operation.

As state comptroller, has reviewed school fiscal operations, promoted anti-harassment programs, monitored special education spending, and identified best practices for effective school operations, including cybersecurity.

As State Comptroller, uncovered "widespread abuse of special education funds by private contractors."

- Says he has fought government waste, fraud, and abuse and overseen "hundreds of arrests and tens of millions in restitution."
- Has "streamlined the claims process for individuals to recover lost money" so that it now "returns hundreds of millions in unclaimed funds to rightful owners each year, averaging $2 million a day."
- Supports "prudent State budget, debt and reserve reforms to help New York change how it does business and put it on better fiscal footing."

Says he is "fighting back against Trump and his extremist allies that are attacking the foundations of our democracy and threatening new York's fiscal health."

- Manages the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings program for New Yorkers with disabilities.
- Says he is "fighting back against Trump and his extremist allies that are attacking the foundations of our democracy and threatening new York's fiscal health."
- Believes laborers should be allowed to unionize and recently warned private equity firms against anti-union activity at companies in which they have a stake.

- As state comptroller, audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and recommended improvements.
- Believes the Metropolitan Transportation Authority should increase "the reliability and frequency of service on weekends to meet the ongoing rise in demand" while addressing fare evasion.

- As state comptroller, has audited every school district and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State on a rotating cycle.
- As state comptroller, has reviewed school fiscal operations, promoted anti-harassment programs, monitored special education spending, and identified best practices for effective school operations, including cybersecurity.
- As State Comptroller, uncovered "widespread abuse of special education funds by private contractors."
- Administers the State's 529 College Savings Program to help New York families invest in future college costs.

Recently joined "other State Fiscal Officers to demand" that the Trump Administration "immediately scale back immigration enforcement activities causing economic, fiscal and social harm to communities across the nation."

- Recently joined "other State Fiscal Officers to demand" that the Trump Administration "immediately scale back immigration enforcement activities causing economic, fiscal and social harm to communities across the nation."

- The state comptroller is a statewide elected official who serves as New York’s chief financial officer and oversees the state’s financial operations.
- The comptroller manages the state’s finances, including maintaining accounting systems, processing payments, and overseeing financial records.
- The comptroller manages the state pension fund and administers the retirement system for public employees such as teachers, police officers, and other government workers.
- The state comptroller is elected to serve four-year terms and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The position has a salary of approximately $220,000 per year.