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Accounts of Comptroller's Office expenses


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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:
This series consists of receipts and itemized bills that reflect the expenses incurred by the Comptroller's Office. The records were compiled quarterly and provide information on money spent on personnel salaries, supplies, books, and legal allowances.
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Accounts of Comptroller's Office expenses
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1808-1815
Series Number:
A1230

Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

The records were generated pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Laws of 1782 which required all state offices, civil or military, to submit to the state auditor (predecessor of the Comptroller) "Such returns, abstracts or accounts, or vouchers, as shall be necessary" to settle the accounts of the State.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of receipts and itemized bills that reflect the expenses incurred by the Comptroller's Office. The records were compiled quarterly and provide information on money spent on personnel salaries, supplies, books, and legal allowances.

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