comptroller

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But it could be substantial: The Pentagon's comptroller reportedly told lawmakers that the first six days of the war had cost $11.3 billion.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“It shows the excitement Texans have had,” says comptroller Kelly Hancock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

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 • Aug. 27, 2025

The comptroller repeatedly asked immigration agents if they had a warrant for his arrest, but was not given an answer.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025

“I would thank you for precise information on this head, for I have not been able to get any,” he wrote to the comptroller of the treasury, Oliver Wolcott.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy