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State Controller of California
Seal of the California State Controller
Incumbent Betty Yee since January 5, 2015
Style	The Honorable
Term length	Four years, two term limit
Inaugural holder	John S. Houston 1849
Formation	California Constitution
Website	www.sco.ca.gov

The State Controller of California is the Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. state of California. The post has broader responsibilities and authority than the California State Treasurer. Responsibilities include investigative authority for every dollar spent by the state, and being an ex-officio member of the state's Board of Equalization.

The State Controller is elected to a four-year term but is limited to two terms. The current state controller is Betty Yee (D).

Duties

• As the state’s chief fiscal officer, acts as the state’s accountant and bookkeeper of all public funds.


• Administers the state payroll system and unclaimed property laws.


• Serves on 76 boards and commissions,^[1] including the Board of Equalization, Franchise Tax Board, CalPERS, and CalSTRS.


• Conducts audits and reviews of state operations. The office performs a multitude of financial audits, compliance audits and attestations. The areas of government audited and reviewed by the State Controller include California School Districts, the California State Lottery, Oil and Gas Lease Royalties, State Agencies, RDAs, and a multitude of local governments. It is considered one of the premiere audit agencies of the State of California.

Staff

The Office has a staff of Deputy State Controllers that help the State Controller fulfill her elected duties, including sitting on the Board of Equalization and other boards for the State Controller in absentia. Noted former Deputy State Controllers include Barrett McInerney, James Burton, and Laurette Healey.

List of California State Controllers

300 Capitol Mall is home to several state agencies including the Controller's Office

References

External links

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  Official website