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The History of the Auditor-Controller's Office
Established under Government Code Sections 2400 et seq. and Government Code 26900 et seq. The Auditor is an Elected Official with a 4-year term with qualifications pertaining to Government Code Section 26945. Subsequent to Government Code Section 26880 et seq. and Board of Supervisors Resolutions dated April 15, 1957 and June 17, 1957, the Auditor Controller's primary duty and responsibility is as chief accounting and disbursing officer of the County.
As Controller, the person is charged with responsibility to provide the County of Riverside with professional fiscal leadership through accounting, disbursement and audit services, monitoring financial performance and providing financial reports, information and advice. Further, the Auditor-Controller will assist in development of sound financial management policies and procedures. The Auditor-Controller is also charged with responsibility for reviewing, proposing, and installing accounting systems and improved methods, controls and forms. Further, the Auditor-Controller must maintain appropriation and budgetary controls, provide financial reports, and examine accounting records of departments and special districts for which the Board of Supervisors is the governing body.
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