Dear Fiona,
What is the difference between State Treasurer and State Controller?
Adam
Dear Adam,
Many people mix up my role as State Treasurer with that of the State Controller. Although our positions are similar in that we both act as fiscal officers for California, we have very distinct roles in California government. As State Treasurer, I serve as the state’s asset manager, banker, and financier. The State Controller, on the other hand, acts as the state’s accountant and auditor.



