[Added at referendum 11-7-2006]
Except as otherwise stated in this Charter, the Comptroller
shall be responsible for the management of City funds as authorized
by state law, including the authorization for payment of all vouchers,
claims, and payroll and the maintenance of City accounts. The Comptroller
shall perform internal auditing for City accounts, claims processing
and debt management services as authorized by state law, and as otherwise
conferred by a resolution, ordinance or local law duly enacted by
the Common Council, not inconsistent with state law.
Within 30 days after first taking office, the Comptroller shall
designate a deputy to perform any of the Comptroller's duties, subject
to any exceptions found in state law, during a limited period of absence
or inability to perform, by filing a written notice with the City
Clerk. The Comptroller shall from time to time review and, as necessary,
promptly revise the designation to ensure that there is at least one
duly authorized deputy to serve in this capacity.
[Amended at referendum 11-7-2006; 12-20-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2022 (T-2021)]
There shall continue to be a Board of Estimate and Apportionment
which shall consist of the Mayor, Comptroller (Chief City Auditor
commencing January 1, 2010), President of the Common Council, Treasurer
and the President Pro Tempore of the Common Council or their designees.
Except to the extent inconsistent with the Charter, the Board shall
exercise the functions as presently set forth in the Code of the City
of Albany or as subsequently created, modified or repealed by a duly
enacted local law and the functions otherwise authorized by state
law.