CONTROLLER OVERSEES. EDIE LAMBERT BREAKS IT DOWN. CALIFORNIA VOTERS ARE ELECTING A STATE CONTROLLER THIS YEAR. SO WHAT DOES THE STATE CONTROLLER ACTUALLY CONTROL? HERE’S A QUICK LOOK AT THE JOB THE CONTROLLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING AND PROTECTING THE STATE’S PUBLIC FUNDS. THAT INCLUDES AUDITING STATE SPENDING, MONITORING THE MONEY SITUATION FOR LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, AND OVERSEEING THE PAYROLLS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND THE CSU SYSTEM. THE CONTROLLER IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST AND FORGOTTEN PROPERTY THAT’S BEEN TURNED OVER TO THE STATE. SO IF YOU’RE EVER LOOKING FOR YOURS, THIS IS THE OFFICE WHERE YOU GO. THE
Our editorial team includes several staff writers, each contributing their specialized knowledge to enhance the depth and breadth of our event and story coverage.