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Comptroller of the Treasury
The Comptroller of the Treasury was an official of the United States Department of the Treasury from 1789 to 1817. According to section III of the Act of Congress establishing the Treasury Department, it is the comptroller's duty to
The first person to hold this office was Oliver Wolcott, Jr.. It was also held for a time by Gabriel Duvall, who would later serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. The office was later several times renamed. It was the First Comptroller of the
They also report to the board meetings and/or to the general membership the financial status of the organization to ensure checks and balances. Accurate records and supporting documentation must be kept to a reasonable level of detail that provides a clear audit trail for all transactions.
See also.
- Bursary
- Certified Treasury Professional
- Chief financial officer
- Comptroller
- Comptroller and Auditor General
- Treasury Management
Further reading.
- Treasury Management International, "The Functions of a Corporate Treasury", Dr Heinrich Degenhart