controller
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The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting councilmember.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Sir Michael recounted the story of how Sir David commissioned Monty Python when he was the controller of BBC Two.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“You might be the last one,” the controller said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The Reggie who Phill knew was a friendly little guy, a competitor on the football field and basketball court, as well as with the video game controller.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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