The race to replace Mayor Eric Adams has swallowed much of the oxygen in the lead-up to this year’s June 24 Democratic primary. But as New Yorkers begin heading to the polls for early voting in a couple of weeks, there will be several other races on their ballots, including the heated contest to replace city Comptroller Brad Lander.
The comptroller is the city’s independent fiscal watchdog, charged with auditing the finances and performance of its agencies, managing its five pension funds, and examining its $115 billion budget. The comptroller oversees 800 employees, including accountants and economists, as well as budget, financial, and investment analysts.
