The New York City Comptroller oversees the City's finances by auditing agencies, reviewing contracts for transparency, and managing public pension funds for strong returns. They also settle legal disputes, advise on the Mayor’s budget, and prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Comptroller collaborates with the Mayor’s Office on issuing and managing bonds, monitors credit and debt, and seeks ways to refinance to save taxpayer money. Additionally, they set and enforce wage rates for workers on public projects and City contracts.