About Department of Accounts
History
In 1927, the General Assembly created the Division of Accounts and Controls in the Department of Finance, and in 1966, it was renamed the Department of Accounts.
Secretary of Finance
The Department, under the direction of the State Comptroller, is responsible for: providing a unified financial accounting and control system for state funds; developing a comprehensive system of checks and balances between state agencies entrusted with the collection, receipt and disbursement of state revenues; and maintaining a central accounting system for all state agencies and institutions.
