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The New York State Comptroller is the State’s chief fiscal officer who ensures that State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. The Comptroller’s responsibilities include: - Serving as sole trustee of the 267.7billionNewYorkStateCommonRetirementFund(valueasofMarch31,2024),oneofthelargestinstitutionalinvestorsintheworld.−AdministeringtheNewYorkStateandLocalRetirementSystemforpublicemployees,withmorethanonemillionmembers,retireesandbeneficiariesandmorethan3,000employers.−MaintainingtheState′saccountingsystemandadministeringtheState’smorethan267.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (value as of March 31, 2024), one of the largest institutional investors in the world. - Administering the New York State and Local Retirement System for public employees, with more than one million members, retirees and beneficiaries and more than 3,000 employers. - Maintaining the State's accounting system and administering the State’s more than 267.7billionNewYorkStateCommonRetirementFund(valueasofMarch31,2024),oneofthelargestinstitutionalinvestorsintheworld.−AdministeringtheNewYorkStateandLocalRetirementSystemforpublicemployees,withmorethanonemillionmembers,retireesandbeneficiariesandmorethan3,000employers.−MaintainingtheState′saccountingsystemandadministeringtheState’smorethan18 billion payroll. - Reporting on State finances. - Managing and issuing State debt. - Reviewing State contracts and auditing payments. - Conducting audits of State agencies, public benefit corporations and local governments. - Overseeing the fiscal affairs of local governments, including New York City. - Overseeing the Justice Court Fund and the Oil Spill Fund. - Serving as custodian of more than $19.4 billion in unclaimed funds, restoring lost accounts to their rightful owners. - Conducting training and providing technical assistance to improve government operations at all levels. Headquartered in Albany, the Office of the State Comptroller employs more than 2,700 people. We also maintain New York City offices and eight regional offices.

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Government Administration

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1,001-5,000 employees

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Albany, NY

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Updates

I raise a glass of cider to NY’s apple producers on #NationalAppleCiderDay! We are fortunate to have nearly 1,700 apple farms in NY producing the freshest local fruit and cider for us all to enjoy. #BuyLocal
My new report on agriculture identified opportunities for growth in the Hudson Valley, one of only two regions to see an increase in the number of farms. My rural roundtable discussion with community members today in Middletown looked at more ways NY can help boost our family farms and local food supply, along with addressing a number of major issues in the region including housing, health care and economic development.
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We are fortunate to have access to diverse, locally produced food in our stores and farm markets. NY farms contribute to our quality of life and billions to our economy; yet challenges have forced 4,887 farms out of business over the past decade. Check out my new agriculture report to learn more about the health of NY agriculture and what we can do to strengthen our food supply to benefit all New Yorkers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3VC4Dww
Build a career with purpose helping tell the story of the State Comptroller’s office as a public information specialist 2 on our social media team! We’re looking for a talented writer and collaborator to develop and execute strategies on how the office protects taxpayer dollars and why public accountability matters. Learn more and apply below. https://lnkd.in/eriXVSKc
Public Information Specialist 2 (Digital Content) osc.ny.gov
I am thankful for each veteran who has served our great nation. Your valor, hard work and commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear are second to none. This includes many veterans who now work for my office, continuing a life of public service. #veteransday
As the State's Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller DiNapoli believes New Yorkers deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent. Our team of auditors and examiners follow the money and provide a transparent look at the state’s finances to keep the public informed and government accountable. You can build a career with purpose by reviewing state contracts and payments, maintaining the state’s accounting system and administering payroll for nearly 300,000 public servants. Learn more and apply at osc.ny.gov/jobs.
Best wishes and thank you to Associate Director of Human Resources Joanne Pirfo as she prepares to retire this month after 37 years of state service, including the last 34 years at the State Comptroller’s Office. She began her career at OSC with the Office of Unclaimed Funds. Eager to grow, she saw an opportunity to move to HR as a keyboard specialist 2 and her time here flourished. She entered a traineeship program, took exams that came her way, and was continually promoted in the HR department. “I just loved everything about staffing. I enjoy learning, while also being able to help people. It’s like I found my niche,” said Joanne. And help people she did. Her kindness and openness to finding the answers even when she didn’t have them herself, made her a ‘go to person’ for staffing and career needs. “I’m glad that they feel I am approachable enough. It’s a nice feeling knowing people are comfortable to reach out to you and ask for assistance,” she said. Since 2015, she has managed a staffing unit of eight who are responsible for working with the divisions and their hiring needs. The staffing unit also ensures appointments, promotions, and new hires are submitted and processed in the Civil Service system. And her team works with the payroll unit in HR to confirm all staffing transactions, so employees are paid in a timely manner. “Everyone wants to get paid on time and that’s what we are making sure of every two weeks,” she said. “I work with a great team in DHR. They are just wonderful.” Joanne never thought her career at OSC would take her as far as it did. She encourages other people who are just starting out here to be open to new opportunities and to take exams to move up in grades, even if you may not be interested in a new position right now. “If you passed a test and your name is on the list, it can make all the difference. Open yourself up, just for the experience alone it is great,” she added. Once she retires at the end of November, Joanne is looking forward to her new daily routine. She plans to bake for the holidays and enjoy the company of family and friends. Travel and volunteering are also in her future, but don’t be surprised if you catch her in the halls early next year. She has been invited back to assist the HR Innovations Team with the HR Evolution Project. Even in retirement, she is willing to lend a hand. “It is an honor to be called a public servant and know I am helping people. At the end of the day, if you helped one person achieve a career goal, it gives you a great deal of satisfaction and happiness,” she said.
Election day is here! I encourage all voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box. It is a fundamental right we should exercise as Americans. Polls are open until 9 p.m. across the state. 🗳️ Go vote!
State Comptroller DiNapoli’s independent oversight keeps the government accountable about how tax dollars are being spent and how programs are managed. Visit www.osc.ny.gov/press to keep up with his latest audit findings, economic reports, investigations and more.
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