Hernandez Applauds Dr. Oz Fraud Probe into New York’s $124B Medicaid System
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today applauds the announcement by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz that the federal government has launched an investigation into New York State’s $124 billion Medicaid program. In a detailed letter to Governor Kathy Hochul and state health […]
Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Office Cost Taxpayers $1.2 Million
ALBANY, NY — Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez today sharply criticized Comptroller Tom DiNapoli after reports revealed that his office quietly spent $1.2 million in taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former longtime employee. According to a recent New York Post report, an employee in DiNapoli’s […]
Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposal Shows Fiscal Malpractice, Taxpayers Deserve More
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, called out Governor Kathy Hochul’s $260 billion Executive Budget for continuing her record of reckless state spending and debt and causing massive future budget deficits. In fact, Gov. Hochul projects spending to grow by 21.5% over the course of the state’s five-year financial […]
Hernandez Demands Accountability as Federal Scrutiny Targets New York’s 124B Medicaid Program
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today blasted Governor Kathy Hochul and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli following public comments from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz confirming federal scrutiny of New York’s $124 billion Medicaid program. Dr. Oz warned that New York’s Medicaid system is “riddled […]
Hernandez Calls Out Hochul for Move to Strip Billions from Independent Comptroller Oversight
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today blasted Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to weaken the independent oversight authority of the State Comptroller. As contained within the Executive Budget, Governor Hochul’s proposal would roll back the State Comptroller’s oversight over state contracts. Hernandez said the move represents a significant step […]
Hernandez Condemns Mamdani for Record $127 Billion Budget and Sweeping Tax Hikes
NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today issued a forceful condemnation of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $127 billion preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2027, accusing the Mayor of dramatically expanding government while shifting the cost onto New Yorkers through major tax increases. The Mayor’s proposal increases New York City […]
Hernandez Blasts Hochul’s $1.5 Billion NYC Bailout Off Mamdani’s Socialist Agenda
NEW YORK, NY — Following the announcement by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani of a $1.5 billion state bailout to address New York City’s fiscal crisis, Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez condemned the deal as reckless and politically motivated Under the agreement, the state will commit $1 billion next […]
New York State Conservative Party Nominates Joseph Hernandez for State Comptroller
STONY POINT, NY — The New York State Conservative Party has unanimously nominated Joseph Hernandez as its candidate for State Comptroller. As the party’s official nominee, Hernandez will appear on the Conservative Party ballot line in this November’s election. Hernandez previously traveled to Albany for the New York State Conservative Party Political Action Conference, where […]
Hernandez Calls for Extensive Oversight of Medicaid Programs in Response to Major Fraud Schemes
NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, responded to recently reported Medicaid fraud schemes that have cost New York taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars and have exploited some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. A recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services, revealed that the […]
New York State Republican Party Nominates Joseph Hernandez for State Comptroller
GARDEN CITY, NY — The New York Republican State Committee unanimously nominated Joseph Hernandez today as its candidate for State Comptroller at the Republican State Convention held in Garden City. As the party’s official nominee, Joseph Hernandez will appear on the Republican Party ballot line in this November’s elections. In advance of the state convention, […]