California State Controller

State Controller of California
Seal of the California State Controller
Incumbent Betty Yee since January 5, 2015
Style	The Honorable
Term length	Four years, two term limit
Inaugural holder	John S. Houston 1849
Formation	California Constitution
Website	California State Controller's Office

The State Controller of California is the Chief Financial Officer of the State of California in the United States. The post has broader responsibilities and authority than the California State Treasurer. Responsibilities include investigative authority for every dollar spent by the state, and being an ex-officio member of the state's Board of Equalization.

The State Controller is elected to a four-year term but is limited to two terms. The current state controller is Betty Yee.

The Office has a staff of Deputy State Controllers that help the State Controller fulfill her elected duties, including sitting on the Board of Equalization and other boards for the State Controller in absentia. Noted former Deputy State Controllers include Barrett McInerney, James Burton, and Laurette Healey.