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Edward v. Regan
1st Chairman of the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority
In office 2005–2006
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Anthony Baynes Sr.
8th President of Baruch College
In office 2000–2004
Preceded by	Sidney I. Lirtzman
Succeeded by	Kathleen Waldron
51st Comptroller of New York
In office January 1, 1979 – May 7, 1993
Governor	Hugh Carey Mario Cuomo
Preceded by	Arthur Levitt Sr.
Succeeded by	Carl McCall
3rd Executive of Erie County
In office 1972–1978
Preceded by	B. John Tutuska
Succeeded by	Ed Rutkowski
Personal details
Born	Edward Van Buren Regan (1930-05-14)May 14, 1930 Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	October 18, 2014(2014-10-18) (aged 84) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	Hobart College University at Buffalo Law School
Profession	Businessman Public official

Edward Van Buren Regan (May 14, 1930 – October 18, 2014), also known as Ned, was an American politician. He was a public figure from New York State and a member of the Republican Party.

Regan started his political journey on the Buffalo Common Council. He became well-known as the third Erie County Executive in the 1970s. Later, he served as the New York State Comptroller for almost 15 years. He ran in five statewide elections in New York, more than any other politician in the state's history. From 2000 to 2004, Regan was the president of Baruch College in New York City. He also worked there as a professor.

Edward Regan's Early Life & Education

Edward Van Buren Regan was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was raised in Utica, New York. He went to Nichols School, a prep school in Buffalo, New York, and finished in 1947.

He studied economics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, graduating in 1952. He was part of The Kappa Alpha Society. From 1952 to 1953, he served in the United States Navy as an intelligence officer. After his service, he returned to Buffalo to help with his family's liquor business. He later earned a law degree from University at Buffalo Law School in 1964.

Regan's Political Career & Public Service

Before becoming the New York State Comptroller, Regan was the County Executive of Erie County. He also served as a councilman in Buffalo. In 1970, he ran for Comptroller but lost.

Becoming New York State Comptroller

Regan was elected New York State Comptroller in 1978. He was re-elected in 1982, 1986, and 1990. He stayed in this important role until May 7, 1993, when he stepped down. Carl McCall took over his position.

During his time as Comptroller, a memo from his staff mentioned that campaign supporters might receive benefits. Regan denied any wrongdoing.

Other Important Roles

In 1982, Regan briefly considered running for Governor of New York. In the 1990s, he chaired the Municipal Assistance Corporation for New York City. This group helped New York City recover financially after a big money crisis in the 1970s.

Regan also served on the US Competitiveness Policy Council. After leaving the Comptroller's office, he joined the boards of many businesses and non-profit groups. He was the President of Baruch College in New York from 2000 to 2004.

After his time at Baruch College, Regan became a professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He also advised the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on global accounting rules.

From 2005 to 2006, he was the first chairman of the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority. This group helped oversee Erie County's money matters during a financial crisis.

In 2007, Regan was part of a committee to find a new State Comptroller. The committee suggested several candidates, but the Legislature chose Thomas DiNapoli.

Regan was a "Distinguished Professor" at Baruch College and the Graduate Center. He taught about civic and economic issues affecting New York City. He was also active in many civic organizations, like the Council on Foreign Relations.

Edward Regan's Passing

Edward Regan passed away on October 18, 2014, at a hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was 84 years old. At the time of his death, he had Alzheimer's disease and lived in a retirement home in Rye, New York.

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  Edward V. Regan, a dedicated public servant.

See also

• Edward Regan Obituary