The Controller is an elected row officer and has general supervision over all fiscal affairs of the County and of the accounts of all functions collecting, receiving or disbursing County funds. This includes but is not limited to, the following:
General Accounting – The General Accounting function is responsible for the County’s general ledger and County-wide Financial Statements. Complete records are maintained by the Controller's Office detailing all fiscal operations of the County.
Accounts Payable – The Accounts Payable function approves and processes all vendor invoices for payment.
Internal Audit – Internal Audit conducts periodic audits of row offices, tax collectors, County departments and other County functions as necessary. As a part of this function, the Audit Staff examines the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with laws and regulations and best practices.
Payroll – The Controller manages and processes payroll for all County employees and maintains all payroll records.
Retirement – The Controller maintains the accounting records for the Employees’ Retirement Fund. In addition, he also acts as a liaison between the County and the investment advisors for the Retirement Fund investment portfolio.
The Controller serves as a member of the Salary Board, Depository Board, Investment Board and is the Secretary of the Employees' Retirement Board. (One Montgomery Plaza, Suite 508, Norristown, 610-278-3072)
