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comptroller

[kuhn-troh-ler, komp-troh-ler] / kənˈtroʊ lər, kɒmpˈtroʊ lər /


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The annulment of the PPC contract was requested last year by the office of the comptroller -- an autonomous body that examines how government money is spent.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

A 2024 bill that unanimously passed the state Legislature would have required agencies to disclose publicly any contracts exempted from comptroller approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Treasury; the Treasury secretary and comptroller of the currency were ex officio members of its board, and the Treasury secretary presided over its meetings.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate in June’s Democratic mayoral primary, told me the issue was bigger than where we put tables and chairs.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2025

Des Moines and Barcelona are comparable in latitude. comptroller.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner