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

In the first two months of DocGo’s contract, a comptroller audit found, $11 million of its $13.8 million in invoices were unsupported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 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

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