comptroller

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Feb. 1, 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

Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate in June’s Democratic mayoral primary, told me the issue was bigger than where we put tables and chairs.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2025

The original word, controller, is more likely to be used in business, and the fancier one, comptroller, in government.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner