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What Does the NYC Comptroller Actually Do?
New York City's independently elected chief financial officer audits every agency, manages five pension funds, and can block a contract the mayor wants signed.
Tomer Rozenberg · August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
For ResidentsBudgets & SpendingAccountability
What Your Property Tax Bill Actually Pays For
Your property tax bill is one big number hiding a map of local priorities. Here's where the money usually goes, and where you actually get a say in it.
Tomer Rozenberg · June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Budgets & SpendingLocal GovernmentFor Residents
Participatory Budgeting: When Residents Decide
A city handed residents real money and let them decide how to spend it. Participatory budgeting is one of the clearest examples of effective participation.
Tomer Rozenberg · June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Budgets & SpendingLocal GovernmentFor Residents