Join Our Team
The State Comptroller's office employs over 2,700 public servants statewide who are dedicated to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively and for public good. Our team includes auditors, financial, business and policy analysts, information technology specialists, contract managers, investigators, and more. We are proud to do work that has a direct impact on the lives of the people and communities who make up our State.
Build A Career
Advance Your Career & Salary
State service offers career mobility and annual salary increases using a salary grade and pay structure. Employees are hired at the starting salary and receive annual increases based on grade level and set through union contract negotiations. After six years, employees earn a higher fixed amount, increasing their salary to the maximum amount of their pay range.
Employees may also receive additional payments or increases at times. In 2023, the Public Employees Federation negotiated higher increases and additional longevity and education payments for their members.
Achieve Work-Life Balance and Retirement Security
- 13 vacation days
- 13 sick days
- part-time telecommuting
- set schedules
- 13 paid holidays
- 5 personal days
- 37.5 hour work week
- flexible start times
We offer traditional benefits and others gained through collective bargaining with our union partners, the Civil Service Employees Association, the Public Employees Federation and Management/Confidential bargaining group, including:
- A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
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- Civil service exams have been waived for many positions until spring 2025 through the NY HELPS program.
- Exams continue to be held for certain positions, including promotional opportunities for current State employees.
- We recruit wartime veterans and individuals with disabilities through the State’s 55b/c programs.
About the Comptroller’s Office
The State Comptroller’s office is New York’s fiscal watchdog, protector of taxpayer dollars. We audit and report on where New York’s money goes and how equitably its spent, provide contract oversight, pay the State’s bills, including payroll for over State employees, and return more than $1.5 million in unclaimed funds to lost owners each day.
Work With Purpose
Our Mission
The State Comptroller’s office promotes accountability, improves performance and builds public trust in all levels of New York government through independent review, analysis and oversight of fiscal affairs, by serving with the highest levels of ethics and integrity and in partnership with all branches of government.
Our Values
- Accountability to taxpayers, employees, retirees, customers and stakeholders.
- Collaboration with customers and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Continuous learning for employee development and leadership.
- Customer service of exceptional value for internal and external customers.
- Diversity in our workforce and in the delivery of our services.
- Integrity guides us to act based on the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Leadership in promoting government transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.
Our Leadership
Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli built his career in public service.
He was the first 18-year-old in New York State to hold public office as a trustee on the Mineola Board of Education in 1972. After time in the public sector, he was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1986 and represented 16th District in Nassau County, Long Island for 20 years.
Tom was appointed the 54th Comptroller of New York State in February 2007 and elected by New Yorkers in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.
As Comptroller he’s gained a trusted reputation for fighting fraud, providing fiscal oversight and pushing for financial accountability; for his stewardship of the state pension fund, and commitment to empowering New Yorkers with financial literacy.
Experience Public Service
The State Comptroller’s job training and internship programs prepare you with the knowledge and experience needed to launch successful careers in public service.
Traineeships
Launch a new career or enhance your skillset in a one or two-year traineeship! Many trainees are appointed to the full position level upon completion of these programs.
Student Employment
We host student employment opportunities throughout the academic year. We work with schools statewide to place students in our agency to gain valuable experience.
Future Forward Internship Program
Our Future Forward Internship Academy is a paid academic and experiential summer learning program for college students of all majors.
Students choose from one of five career tracks and earn up to 13 semester credit hours:
- Auditing
- Governmental Accounting & Management
- Human Resources & Administration
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
Information Technology Apprenticeships
Gain application development experience while earning your computer science degree with our Chief Information Office.
In this paid one-year experience, participants will:
- Gather and refine project requirements.
- Analyze functional requirements and develop technical specifications.
- Code new programs and modules and update existing ones.
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer