Test Department Details
Office of the Controller
We work to ensure the City’s financial health and promote efficient, effective, and accountable government to make the City a better place to live and work.
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Residents and families that thrive
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Clean, safe and livable communities
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A diverse, equitable and inclusive city
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Excellent city services
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A city and region prepared for the future

Strategic Plan Highlights
Ensure Government is Accountable to City Residents
Ensure Government is Accountable to City Residents
- Improve performance across all government functions to ensure we meet goals on time and on budget.
Support Informed Policy Decisions
Support Informed Policy Decisions
- Conduct and share research to make sure decision-makers are informed about issues important to City residents, such as the City’s jail replacement planning, affordable housing fee-setting process, and Affordable Care Act implementation.
Safeguard the City's Long-Term Financial Health
Safeguard the City's Long-Term Financial Health
- Monitor and manage the City’s long-term financial risks, and ensure the City is prepared to carry out financial operations in the event of a disaster.
Provide High-Quality Financial Services
Provide High-Quality Financial Services
- Replace and modernize the City’s financial, procurement, and reporting systems, and expand annual financial training series for City staff.
Increase Access to useful and Timely Information
Increase Access to useful and Timely Information
- Provide data that diverse public audiences can easily access and use through launching new tools and improving existing platforms.
Invest in an Value our Employees
Invest in an Value our Employees
- Support a workforce culture that prioritizes employee health, safety, wellness, and professional development.
Manage the Controller's Office Effectively
Manage the Controller's Office Effectively
- Modernize the workplace to encourage collaboration and productivity, and continuously improve department operations.