Executive Team
Sandra Abeles
Executive Deputy for Management and Operations
As Executive Deputy Comptroller, Sandra Abeles provides senior policy and operations support to the Comptroller, and is responsible for overseeing the bureaus of Administration, Audits, and Contracts.
Francesco Brindisi
Executive Deputy for Budget and Finance
As Executive Deputy Comptroller for Budget and Finance, Francesco Brindisi advises the Comptroller’s work as budget watchdog, economic forecaster, and public financier.
Rachel Goodman
Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Rachel Goodman manages the day-to-day functions and responsibilities of the office, and oversees the Bureaus of Public Affairs & Policy, as well as the Communications & Executive Offices.
Justina K. Rivera
General Counsel and Deputy Comptroller for Legal Affairs
Justina Rivera, currently serves as General Counsel and Deputy Comptroller for Legal Affairs at the Office of the New York City Comptroller.
Leadership Team Members
Sadye Campoamor
Chief Equity Officer
As Chief Equity Officer, Sadye Campoamor works to closely with teams across the Comptroller’s office to bring an equity lens to its oversight, finance, and accountability work by deploying all the tools of the office to hold City agencies accountable to racial and gender equity goals, and to align the office’s core functions & responsibilities with its equity agenda.
Ricky M. Da Costa
Deputy Comptroller for Public Affairs
As Deputy Comptroller for Public Affairs, Ricky oversees the bureau that is the primary liaison between the Comptroller’s office and the public, mayoral agencies, and federal, state and local authorities.
Charlette Hamamgian
Deputy Comptroller for Contracts and Procurement
As Deputy Comptroller for Contracts and Procurement, Charlette Hamamgian oversees the review of all contracts, contract amendments, leases and concessions between City agencies and vendors to determine whether the agreements should be registered.
Maura Hayes-Chaffe
Deputy Comptroller for Audits
Deputy Comptroller for Audits Maura Hayes-Chaffe oversees the bureau that conducts audits and investigations into City-funded operations to bring accountability, efficiency, and oversight to make government work better.
Alison Hirsh
Chief Strategy Officer
As Chief Strategy Officer, Alison Hirsh serves as the Comptroller's representative to NYC's five pension funds and leads the Comptroller's office's labor policy initiatives.
Annie Levers
Deputy Comptroller for Policy
As Deputy Comptroller for Policy, Annie Levers is responsible for the development of the Comptroller’s public policy agenda.
Steven Meier
Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Comptroller for Asset Management
As Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Comptroller for Asset Management, Steven Meier oversees investments for the five New York City retirement systems.
Jay Olson
Deputy Comptroller for Public Finance
As Deputy Comptroller for Public Finance, Jay Olson leads all aspects of City borrowing for the Comptroller’s Office including bond issuances, debt policy, and improving the City’s financial position by establishing and enforcing fiscally responsible borrowing practices and identifying savings opportunities.
Krista Olson
Deputy Comptroller for Budget
Deputy Comptroller for Budget Krista Olson leads the team that provides independent oversight and economic analysis of New York City’s budget and financial planning.
Jacqueline Thompson
Deputy Comptroller for Accountancy
As Deputy Comptroller for Accountancy, Jacqueline Thompson is responsible for overseeing all functions of the Bureau of Accountancy.
Erin N. Villari
Deputy Comptroller for Administration
As Deputy Comptroller for Administration, Erin Villari is responsible for management of the agency’s expense and capital budgets, human resources, labor relations, procurement services, information systems, accounts payable, space management, facilities, and other auxiliary services.
Louise Yeung
Chief Climate Officer
As Chief Climate Officer, Louise Yeung leads the office’s efforts to confront the climate crisis and support a just transition to a clean energy future for New York City.
Blake Zeff
Deputy Comptroller for Communications & Strategic Initiatives
As Deputy Comptroller for Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Blake oversees the day-to-day operations of media, digital, and visual communications across platforms and an extensive portfolio of initiatives designed to help government deliver in all five boroughs for the Office of the New York City Comptroller.
Lily Zhou
Deputy Chief of Staff
As Deputy Chief of Staff, Lily Zhou manages the executive office of the Comptroller’s Office, and works with staff throughout the agency to manage special initiatives and office priorities.