A Century in the Comptroller's Office, State of New York, 1797 to 1897 by Roberts
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| Author | Roberts, James A. (James Arthur), 1847-1922 |
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| LoC No. | 02008996 |
| Title | A Century in the Comptroller's Office, State of New York, 1797 to 1897 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Century in the Comptroller's Office, State of New York, 1797 to 1897" by James A. Roberts is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This book commemorates the centennial of the New York Comptroller's Office, reflecting on its creation, evolution, and the impact of its various incumbents over the hundred years. It focuses on the office's significant role in managing the state's financial affairs and offers an overview of the political and legislative changes that shaped its operations. The book provides detailed insights into the responsibilities and powers of the Comptroller's Office, including the authority to audit state finances, manage public expenditures, and oversee the treasury. It chronicles the tenures of the various Comptrollers, highlighting their contributions, political challenges, and the office's evolving responsibilities. Notably, the text emphasizes the integrity and capability of the office's incumbents, reflecting on their significant influence on state governance and fiscal policy while documenting key moments in New York's political history over a century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HJ: Social sciences: Public finance |
| Subject | New York (State) -- Biography |
| Subject | New York (State). Comptroller's Office |
| Subject | Finance -- New York (State) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40531 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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