New York State Comptroller's Office Warrants for Payment A0863

New York State Comptroller's Office Warrants for Payment

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

The Office of Comptroller was established to settle accounts of the state and to keep records of all state funds, accounts, and expenses. This series contains listings of payments of state funds, indicating to whom paid; reason for payment; amount; and totals.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Warrants for payment

Quantity:

6 cubic feet

3 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1890-1894

Series Number:

A0863

Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

A law of 1797 established the office of comptroller to settle the accounts of the state and to keep records of all state funds, accounts, and expenses. The treasurer would pay out funds on the comptroller's warrant.

Scope and Content Note

These are volumes listing payments of state funds. The books have no column headings but information generally given includes warrant numbering date; to whom paid; reason for payment; amount; and totals.