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Thomas DiNapoli

New York Comptroller

Top Issues

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Exposing corruption, fraud and theft of taxpayer dollars, resulting in nearly 300 arrests and millions in funds recovered for the taxpayers. Education Increasing school accountability by auditing every school district and BOCES in New York State on a rotating cycle. Government Reform Toughening penalties for officials who abuse the public trust and public funds. Taxes / Budget Creating a Fiscal Stress Monitoring System to inform taxpayers about the state of their local government finances. Wages / Job Benefits Developing an Emerging Managers program to break down barriers that limit career options for women and people of color in the financial sector. Environment / Energy Taking bold steps to transition the funds investments to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, protecting taxpayers, state and local government retirees from the fiscal impacts of climate change. Environment / Energy Using shareholder influence to press companies to address climate change, increase diversity on corporate boards and more fully include women and minorities.

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