Tom DiNapoli was sworn in as the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York on February 7, 2007. Since taking office, Comptroller DiNapoli has fought to protect taxpayers -- aggressively identifying government waste, holding public and private institutions accountable, and working to restore the public’s trust in the Comptroller’s office.
As Chief Fiscal Officer for New York State, Comptroller DiNapoli has demonstrated his fierce independence and a strong commitment to reform, standing up to both parties with his straight talk about our state’s fiscal challenges; his tough, self-imposed campaign finance reforms; and his unwavering commitment to the growth, integrity, and non-partisan stewardship of the New York State pension fund.
Through his audits and oversight, Tom has targeted more than $2 billion in wasteful government spending – fighting to ensure federal stimulus dollars go to the job-creation measures for which they were intended; cracking down hard on waste, fraud, and abuse of state funding; and giving every New Yorker with an Internet connection unfettered access to how their tax money is spent.
Tom first gained recognition in 1972 when, at the age of 18, he was elected as a Trustee of the Mineola Board of Education, becoming the youngest person in New York State to hold public office. Prior to becoming Comptroller, DiNapoli represented the 16th Assembly District in northwestern Nassau County for 20 years. During his tenure in the Assembly, he chaired the Environmental Conservation Committee, Local Governments Committee, and the Governmental Operations Committee.
