NY-COMP: NY Comptroller DiNapoli (D) says he's running on his record, as progressives vie for seat

You’ve probably never heard of Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. He says that means he’s dutifully doing a somewhat boring government job without major problems or scandals.

But two men are challenging DiNapoli for the Democratic Party’s nomination for the first time since he assumed the post in 2007, arguing that the incumbent is wasting the power of his statewide office.

It’s not a high-profile role, but it has some significant functions. The office’s 2,800 employees process the state’s payroll and audit state agencies, authorities and local governments. The comptroller is solely in charge of the nearly $300 billion state pension fund, which sends monthly checks to more than half a million retirees and beneficiaries.

Challenger Drew Warshaw wants to use part of the pension fund to build more housing. Raj Goyle, who’s also vying for the seat, wants to divest it from fossil fuels. Both say they could get a higher rate of return on its assets, and therefore reduce the amount that taxpayers need to shoulder.




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