comptroller

American  

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

noun

1. controller.

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comptroller British  

/ kənˈtrəʊlə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of controller, used esp as a title of any of various financial executives

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Other Word Forms

• comptrollership noun

Etymology

Origin of comptroller

By confusion with compt

Example Sentences

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

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

Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, was attempting to escort someone attending their hearing.

From Salon

Northern Ireland's comptroller and auditor general said about 3,800 patients were potentially subjected to severe harm last year because of ambulance handover delays.

From BBC

In fiscal year 2024, the average daily rate for rooms contracted through an agreement with the Hotel Assn. of New York City was $156, according to a report by the city’s comptroller’s office.

From Los Angeles Times