Nevada Controller
| Nevada Controller | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $112,462 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $8,084,228 |
| Term limits: | 2 terms |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Nevada Constitution, Article V, Section 29 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
Nevada Controller
Andy Matthews | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | November 3, 2026 |
| Last election: | November 8, 2022 |
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The Controller of the State of Nevada is the chief fiscal officer of the government of Nevada. The controller is elected to a four-year term during the federal midterm elections (i.e. 2018, 2022, 2026 and 2030). Each controller is limited by the state constitution to two four-year terms.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Nevada Controller is Andy Matthews (R). Matthews assumed office in 2023.
Authority
The state Constitution addresses the office of the controller in Article V, the Executive Department.
Under Article V, Section 19:
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A Secretary of State, a Treasurer, a Controller, and an Attorney General, shall be elected at the same time and places, and in the same manner as the Governor.[1] |
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for this office.[1]
Elections
The controller is a publicly elected official who serves a term of four years in length. As specified in Article V, Section 19 of the Nevada State Constitution, a limit of two four-year terms is imposed on those who occupy this statewide position.[1]
2022
- See also: Nevada Controller election, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada Controller
Andy Matthews defeated Ellen Spiegel and Jed Profeta in the general election for Nevada Controller on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andy Matthews (R) | 50.1 | 504,703 |
 | Ellen Spiegel (D) | 45.9 | 463,092 | |
 | Jed Profeta (L) | 1.5 | 15,375 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 25,029 | ||
| Total votes: 1,008,199 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada Controller
Ellen Spiegel defeated Alex Costa in the Democratic primary for Nevada Controller on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ellen Spiegel | 67.3 | 111,989 |
 | Alex Costa | 24.4 | 40,664 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.3 | 13,841 | ||
| Total votes: 166,494 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Andy Matthews advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada Controller.
2018
- See also: Nevada Controller election, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada Controller
Catherine Byrne defeated incumbent Ron Knecht in the general election for Nevada Controller on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Catherine Byrne (D) | 50.6 | 487,068 |
 | Ron Knecht (R) | 46.2 | 445,099 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 30,500 | ||
| Total votes: 962,667 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada Controller
Catherine Byrne advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada Controller on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Catherine Byrne |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada Controller
Incumbent Ron Knecht advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada Controller on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ron Knecht |
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2014
| Nevada Controller, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ron Knecht |
52.5% | 282,674 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Martin | 37.6% | 202,573 | |
| Independent American | Tom Jones | 5.4% | 29,108 | |
| Independent | None of these candidates | 4.4% | 23,811 | |
| Total Votes | 538,166 | |||
| Election results via Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Vacancies
As established by Article 5, Section 8 of the Nevada Constitution, in the event of a vacancy, the governor fills the office by appointment. The appointee serves until a successor is elected and qualified.[1]
Duties
The controller's main duties include conducting the final audit and settling of all claims against the state. They also must ensure compliance with the intent of the constitution, federal laws and state statutes in this regard. The controller is also responsible for computing, withholding and accounting all state payroll deductions and also overseeing all records in connection with administration and compliance with federal revenue and income tax laws.[2]
Divisions
As of January 28, 2021, there are four main divisions within the office of controller:[3]
- Operations
- Financial Reporting
- Information Technology
- Debt collection
State budget
- See also: Nevada state budget and finances
The Nevada Office of the State Controller's budget for Fiscal Year 2025 was $8,084,228.[4]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $112,462, according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
2021
In 2021, the controller received a salary of $112,462, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2020
In 2020, the controller received a salary of $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2019
In 2019, the controller received a salary of $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2018
In 2018, the controller received a salary of $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2017
In 2017, the controller received a salary of $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2016
In 2016, the controller received a salary of $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2015
In 2015, the controller received a salary of $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2014
In 2014, the controller received a salary of $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2013
In 2013, the controller was paid an estimated $102,898, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2010
In 2010, the controller was paid an estimated $97,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Main Office
State Controller's Office
Nevada State Capitol
101 N Carson St. Suite 5
Carson City NV 89701-4786
- Phone: (775) 684-5750
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Nevada State Legislature, "Nevada State Constitution," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Nevada State Controller, "About us," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Nevada State Controller, "About us," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Governor's Finance Office, "Executive Budget | 2023-2025," accessed December 11, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed June 22, 2011
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