COVID-19 Office Hours
Due to COVID-19 and precautionary measures, starting on Monday March 16th, our office will be closed for walk-ins from the public at the Controller’s Office. Please call the main line at 650-363-4777 and leave a message or send an email to controller@smcgov.org . We will respond to all inquiries within 2 business days. Thank you.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote the County's operational effectiveness, and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services.
SERVICES PROVIDED
The Controller's Office maintains the County’s accounting system and produces independently audited and award winning annual financial reports (CAFR and PAFR) that disclose the fiscal condition of the County to the public. The office also performs internal audits of departments’ operations. The Controller's Office is staffed with 46 full-time accountants, auditors and fiscal personnel
Welcome to the Controller's Office website. My goal is to make the financial information we provide to the citizens of San Mateo County more readily accessible and easy to understand. I hope you find these pages helpful.