Hernandez Sounds Alarm as NYC Faces Credit Downgrade Threats following Mayor Mamdani’s Budget Proposal
NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today warned that New York City is heading toward a fiscal crisis after multiple major bond rating agencies issued dire warnings about the city’s financial outlook under its current budget trajectory. Recently three of the four major credit rating agencies, including Moody’s, […]
Hernandez Blasts Comptroller DiNapoli as Buffalo Nonprofit Scandal Reveals Years of Oversight Failure
BUFFALO, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today criticized State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for failing to detect a growing financial scandal involving the Seneca-Babcock Community Association (SBCA), a Buffalo-based nonprofit that operates community centers and provides services to seniors and at-risk youth, raising serious questions about the state’s oversight of […]
Hernandez Criticizes Hochul for Using Government Funds to Boost Political Image Ahead of Midterms
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today sharply criticized Governor Kathy Hochul following reports that her administration is leveraging state resources and executive authority to bolster her political standing ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. A recent report has raised serious concerns about the governor prioritizing her reelection campaign […]
Hernandez and State Lawmakers Condemn Democrats for Blocking Bill to Require State Comptroller to Conduct Independent Audits
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today joined Senator George Borrello, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, and New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar at the New York State Capitol to condemn Senate Democrats for blocking legislation that would have strengthened independent oversight of government spending. A recent State […]
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 […]