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

The Supreme Court backed the comptroller's view that the terms of the concession ran counter to Panama's interests.

From Barron's

But an April 2025 audit report by Panama’s comptroller found irregularities—including alleged nonpayment of fees—that might have cost Panama hundreds of millions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Private lawyers and Panama’s comptroller filed lawsuits against Hutchison with the Supreme Court alleging the company breached Panama’s constitution by violating the interests of its government and taxpayers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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