Republican businessman Joseph Hernandez is entering the 2026 race for New York State Comptroller, saying the office needs stronger leadership and real-world financial experience to better protect taxpayers. In a recent interview, Hernandez outlined why he believes Albany’s fiscal oversight has fallen short and why the comptroller should play a more active role in auditing government spending and managing public investments.
Hernandez argued that decades of one-party control have led to complacency and a lack of accountability, particularly as state spending continues to grow. He emphasized that the comptroller’s office oversees billions of dollars in public funds and should be run with the same discipline and scrutiny expected in the private sector.
Framing his campaign around responsibility, transparency, and competence, Hernandez said his goal is to restore confidence in how New York manages its finances and to ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely across every region of the state.
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