OMG! Chuck Schumer Spends $10 Million Annually on Staff Payroll

NEW YORK — A newly released expenditure report details the official personnel and office expenses for Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) for the 2024 funding year, including staff salaries and administrative costs.

The document, titled Detailed and Summary Statement of Expenditures, outlines total funding, payroll expenses, and operational spending. As of April 1, 2024, Schumer’s office had a budget of $5,788,852, with expenditures totaling over $5.7 million by September 30, 2024. Payroll expenses accounted for the largest share, with nearly $5.34 million spent on staff salaries.

The report includes a list of employee salaries, with positions such as “Deputy National Press Secretary” Gracie Elizabeth Kangigher earning $40,460.25 and “Director of Foreign Policy and Immigration Issues” Karine Wopperer-Ginillo receiving $51,833.02. Other notable salaries include “Press Secretary” Angelo Roefaro at $78,238.39 and “Director of Intergovernmental Relations” Stephen A. Barton at $47,825.45.

Omg! Chuck schumer spends $10 million annually on staff payroll
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The document also details operational costs, including rent, communications, printing, and supplies. An unexpended balance of $30,854.73 remained as of September 30.

The financial report offers insight into the staffing and operational expenses of one of the Senate’s most influential offices.

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