What Is the Most Important Constitutional Duty for the Comptroller

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the most important constitutional duty for the comptroller of public accounts?

• A)Certifying the financial condition of the state at the close of each fiscal year
• B)Acting as the chief tax collector
• C)Acting as the auditor for each county in addition to the state
• D)Certifying the approximate biennial revenue for the state

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