“Cash Rules Everything Around Me” might be Staten Island-based hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan’s most iconic track, but its title could very well describe the position of New York City’s Comptroller. In just under 5 minutes, we break down what the comptroller does, how the position fits into the government of NYC, and how to pronounce the word itself.

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• Audio: “Ride of the Thuringia Hussars” by United States Marine Band