2006 New York Comptroller Candidates Grid by Gotham Gazette Staff, Nov 06, 2006 Comment(s) Twitter • COMPTROLLER • Candidates Alan Hevesi (D) Christopher Callaghan (R) Whoever wins will oversee the state's $140 billion pension fund, and serve as state's fiscal and budgetary watchdog. What You Already Know: Has been charged with illegally using taxpayer money to hire a chauffeur for his ailing wife. Wears a bowtie. Campaign Finance: Would create a system similar to the city's Opposes contribution limits and public campaign financing Pensions: "Privatization" plan is too risky for employees. Change to a cheaper, 401 (k) style plan for new employees. Public Authorities: Would give comptroller authority to review authority contracts Would dissolve irresponsible authorities Should Effort be Made to Invest Pensions in a Socially Responsible Way? Yes, as long as it is still a good investment No, returns should be the only consideration. Should there be an independent budget office in Albany? Yes No Click here to read more about this race.  More about:comptroller, state, campaignComments Comment(s) Related content Sikhs, With Ally Liu, Push For Change In NYPD Dress Code Gun Control Debate Intensifies Following Conn. School Massacre Some Question Whether Police Watchdog Has Enough Muscle How Hurricane Sandy May Have Finally Killed Albany's Convention Center Boondoggle Council Approves Hurricane Sandy Property Tax Relief Why The Latest Delay To The Bike Share Program May Not Be The Last