A. There is created a Department of Accounts (the "Department"). The Director of the Department shall be known as the Comptroller. He shall be appointed by the Governor to serve at his pleasure.
B. The Comptroller shall, under the direction and control of the Governor, exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed upon him by law and perform such other duties as may be required by the Governor.
C. The Comptroller, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, shall take an oath that he will faithfully and honestly execute the duties of his office.
Code 1950, §§ 2-160, 2-161; 1958, c. 124; 1966, c. 677, §§ 2.1-192, 2.1-194; 1976, c. 728; 1984, c. 720; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 8 - Department of Accounts
§ 2.2-800. Department of Accounts created; appointment of Comptroller; oath
§ 2.2-801. Comptroller to appoint administrative assistants, etc.
§ 2.2-802. General accounting and clearance through Comptroller
§ 2.2-803. Financial accounting and control
§ 2.2-804. Recovery of certain improper payments to state officers and employees
§ 2.2-807. Monthly reports of state departments, divisions, etc., receiving public funds
§ 2.2-808. Collection of delinquent taxes
§ 2.2-809. When accounts on Comptroller's books to be balanced; general ledger of accounts
§ 2.2-810. Judges and clerks to certify to Supreme Court lists of all allowances made by courts
§ 2.2-811. Cancellation of state bonds received in settlement of claims
§ 2.2-812. What Comptroller may do with old books and papers
§ 2.2-813. Annual report of Comptroller to Governor
§ 2.2-813.1. Biannual disclosure by Comptroller of revenue sources collected
§ 2.2-813.2. Biannual disclosure by Comptroller of other obligations of the Commonwealth
§ 2.2-814. To whom claims presented; Comptroller to furnish forms
§ 2.2-815. Claims to be examined and forwarded to Comptroller; what Comptroller may allow