Office of the Nassau County Comptroller

Role of the Comptroller

Comptroller Elaine Phillips is the Independent Protector of the Taxpayers and Residents of Nassau County.

Nassau County has a population more than 1.38 million people and an annual budget of approximately $3.9 billion. Comptroller Phillips and her dedicated staff:

Monitor Nassau's budget and financial operations
Proactively advocate for government operational efficiencies and improvements on behalf of the taxpayers
Audit government departments and agencies that are doing business with county to uncover and prevent waste, fraud, and inefficiencies
Review thousands of county contracts and claims
Review and approve payments to 55,000 vendors every year
Report on matters that affect Nassau's financial health and operations
Work with the administration and legislature to help the county overcome its fiscal challenges
Prepare Nassau's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Administer county payroll and employee health benefits functions

What You Will Find

On this website taxpayers and residents will find a wealth of information about Nassau's finances and operations, including the complete text of all audits and financial statements. Visitors will also find timely reports about important issues facing the county.