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The Controller of the State of California is the chief financial officer of the government of California.

The controller acts as the state’s accountant and bookkeeper for all public funds, they administer the state payroll system and unclaimed property laws. They also serve on 76 boards and one commission, including the Board of Equalization and the Franchise Tax Board. The controller also 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.

The State Controller is elected to a four-year term but is limited to two terms.

The current state controller is John Chiang.

Contact Information

Sacramento Office
P.O. Box 942850
Sacramento, CA 94250-5872
(916) 445-2636 Office
(916) 322-4404 FAX

Los Angeles Office
777 South Figueroa Street,
Suite 4800
Los Angeles, California 90017
(213) 833-6010 Office
(213) 833-6011 FAX

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