Office of the Comptroller
The New York City Comptroller, an independently elected official, is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the City of New York. The mission of the office is to ensure the fiscal health of New York City by advising the Mayor, the City Council and the general public of the City's financial condition. The Comptroller issues recommendations on City programs and operations, fiscal policies and financial transactions. The Comptroller also manages assets of the five New York City Pension Funds, performs budgetary analysis, audits city agencies, registers proposed contracts, etc. The office employs a workforce of over 700 professional staff, which include accountants, attorneys, computer analysts, economists, engineers, budget, financial and investment analysts, claim specialists and researchers, as well as clerical and administrative support staff.
THE COMPTROLLER’S POWERS AND DUTIES UNDER NEW YORK STATE LAW
- Arts & Cultural Affairs
- Banking
- Civil Practice Rules and Laws
- Civil Service
- County
- Education
- Election
- General City
- General Municipal
- Labor
- Lien
- Local Finance
- Municipal Home Rule
- Private Housing Finance
- Public Authorities
- Public Housing
- Public Lands
- Public Officers
- Real Property Tax
- Social Services
- Tax
- Workers Compensation
- New York State Health and Hospital Corporation Act
- NYS Financial Emergency Act for the City of New York 158
