About the Office of the Comptroller

The Comptroller is one of four statewide elected officials in Maryland. Unique among state financial officers, Maryland’s Comptroller has diverse and far-reaching responsibilities that touch the lives of every Marylander.

The Comptroller of Maryland is the:

• chief financial officer for Maryland
• collector of revenue for state programs
• provider of information technology services for most state agencies
• regulator of the state’s alcohol, tobacco and motor fuel industries
• member of many state boards and commissions

Learn more about the agency’s nearly 160-year history and the men who have served as its leader.

Agency History

Maryland's Comptrollers

Comptroller's Duties

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