Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Comptroller's Office is to ensure that County funds are expended in compliance with all prescribed laws, rules and regulations mandated by the State Comptroller, Local Laws and the Suffolk County Charter. 

Department Description

The Department of Audit & Control is headed by the County Comptroller. The Comptroller is an elected official, and as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the County has the authority to examine, audit and verify all books, records and accounts kept by various administrative units, departments offices or officials paid from County funds. As the auditing authority of the County, the Comptroller must verify, approve and process the County's payroll, and examine and approve for payment all contracts, purchase orders and other documents by which the County incurs financial obligations. The Comptroller also has full responsibility for compliance and issuance of the verified financial statements for Suffolk County for each fiscal year.

Divisions

Administration

Accounting Services

Audit

Payroll

Municipal Finance