Thomas P. DiNapoli

Thomas P. DiNapoli has served as New York State Comptroller since 2007. He assumed office following the resignation of his predecessor, Alan Hevesi, who was later convicted on corruption charges. DiNapoli has faced no personal criminal charges, indictments, or convictions during his tenure. DiNapoli has faced ongoing criticism regarding campaign contributions from law firms that perform litigation work for the state pension fund. While these donations are legal, critics argue they create a pay-to-play environment. DiNapoli maintains that the procurement process for these firms is staff-driven, competitive, and merit-based, remaining insulated from political influence. In 2016, a federal investigation uncovered a bribery scheme involving Navnoor Kang, a former director of fixed income in the comptroller's office. Kang was charged with accepting bribes, including drugs and luxury travel, from brokers in exchange for steering pension fund business. DiNapoli condemned the misconduct, noting that his office’s internal inspector general cooperated with federal authorities to expose the scheme once it was uncovered. Additionally, in 2012, the company Chevron filed an ethics complaint alleging that DiNapoli misused his position by accepting campaign contributions in exchange for his stance on an environmental litigation case; DiNapoli publicly dismissed these allegations as baseless.