Why Is the Comptroller of Public Accounts So Important to the Legislature

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is the comptroller of public accounts so important to the legislature?

• A) The comptroller is responsible for setting the salary and compensation packages for legislators.
• B) The comptroller informs the legislature how much money it has to spend on the budget.
• C) The comptroller investigates suspected illegal campaign contributions.
• D) Whoever is comptroller is also the Speaker of the House.
• E) The comptroller has to certify the budget for every agency before the budget can be passed.

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