Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

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Everyone deserves the chance to succeed in our state and country, but inequalities exist for many. I joined the National Action Network convention today in NYC to talk about my office’s work to promote greater opportunity and how we can address racial injustice together. Thanks to Rev. Al Sharpton for inviting me to join the discussion. National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) Office of the New York City Comptroller

Dedicated finance professionals are key to upholding fiscal transparency and accountability for New York taxpayers! Great to return to the New York Government Finance Officers' Association (NYGFOA) annual conference to speak with the hardworking members about their impact on New Yorkers and to provide an update on what my office is doing to support them. Congratulations to outgoing association President Janet Plarr on her outstanding leadership and best wishes to incoming president John Savash II for a successful term!

NY’s government agencies are using AI systems, but there’s no inventory and little oversight or guardrails to ensure they’re reliable or secure. Gov’t use of #AI is growing. NY needs to do more to protect against the risks that come with it. Read audit: https://lnkd.in/eD7cx3bb

My office hosted a lunch hour presentation last week for our staff to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity. Keynote speaker Carolyn L Huston, author, educator and a mother to a son with autism believes the key to creating a more inclusive and supportive community for individuals with autism is through awareness and access to resources. Knowledge is power and #WorldAutismDay is an important reminder to create a more inclusive workplace and community for all. Thanks to Families Together in New York State for providing additional info resources at the event.

April is Financial Literacy Month! And it is the perfect time to remind you that identify theft is on the rise in our state, and it can happen to anyone. Here is what to do if your personal information has fallen into the wrong hands. #financialliteracymonth

The State Comptroller’s office is proud to announce Courtney Bernard as director of human resources! Since joining our office in 2006, Courtney has embraced opportunities for professional growth and dedicated her career to providing excellent customer service through her work in human resources. After graduating from Siena College with a bachelor's degree in marketing and management and minor in computer science, Courtney took the Professional Careers Opportunity exam at the suggestion of family friends. She was later recruited by the State Comptroller’s office as a personnel administrator trainee with the recruitment and staffing unit within the Division of Human Resources. The role blended her education and customer service background and included developing recruitment marketing materials and attending outreach events and then processing candidates for interviews and onboarding. Today Courtney is a graduate of the Comptroller’s leadership development program and is certified by the Human Resource Standards Institute and Society for Human Resource Management. She’s a member of the Capital Region’s Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA), formerly IPMA-HR, where she previously served as a board member, treasurer and then president in 2018. Courtney also currently serves as an executive board member for the New York State Personnel Council, and co-chairs the classification and compensation committee. In this role, she meets with the Civil Service Commissioner and Directors on complex needs and issues facing personnel professionals at state agencies, from filling hard to recruit positions or adding new titles, to responding to a new legislative mandate. “It’s problem solving, customer service and meeting people’s needs,” she explains. “I’ve always enjoyed the analysis that goes into understanding the agency’s need and using it to paint a picture of who we are, what we do, and what we need so that civil service understands our perspective.” Courtney’s experiences have shaped her perspective and she looks to empower staff similarly in her new role. “Building a team environment and communication are very important to me,” she says. “We’re working to educate each other about what we do and give staff a well-rounded view of human resources. It’s easy to get siloed if you’re not given opportunities to learn, ask questions and share ideas.” She encourages state employees and anyone considering public service to take advantage of the many pathways to build a career in government. “There are so many agencies and transfer opportunities in civil service,” says Courtney. “When you get in the door, be flexible and challenge yourself and it will open you up to many ways to move forward. __ Build a career with purpose on the State Comptroller’s team! We’re hiring for open positions across New York State. Learn more about Comptroller DiNapoli, our work and how you can make a difference for New Yorkers on our team at osc.ny.gov/jobs.

Join me for a conversation with human rights activist Kerry Kennedy for Women’s History Month. I've always been a great admirer of her, and I enjoyed talking with Kerry about the lessons she learned from her parents, women she admires, and her words for positive change in our world today. Click here to watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/esfsDw3q #womenshistorymonth #kerrykennedy

My report this week found last year’s average Wall Street bonus for securities employees topped $244K, up 31.5% from year before. This means $600M more in state income tax revenue and $275M more for NYC than last year, supporting programs and services across the state. See for yourself: https://lnkd.in/e5bgw_G8

A big thanks to my office’s Women on Work Committee for its outstanding Women’s History Month lunch time event. In promoting the theme, "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations," my office welcomed Ashli Fragomeni, the CEO of Girls Inc. of the Capital Region. Ashli’s vision and passion empowers girls and fosters community engagement and volunteer opportunities. Congrats Ashli on your outstanding service!