Office of the State Controller (SCO)

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) functions as California’s chief fiscal officer, playing a critical role in the financial management of the world’s fourth-largest economy. This essential constitutional office ensures the rigorous accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. The SCO also safeguards various types of property until claimed by rightful owners, conducts independent audits of government agencies spending state funds, and administers payroll for state government and California State University employees, providing crucial fiscal oversight across numerous state boards and commissions, including the nation’s two largest public pension funds.

Operating with a deep commitment to transparency and public trust, the SCO upholds the fiscal integrity of California. Our team is dedicated to precise financial management and provides vital oversight functions that serve the entire state. We invite those interested in public service and state fiscal operations to learn more about our important work and contributions to California’s financial stability.