Department Mission
Under the leadership of the County Comptroller, an independently elected official, the Department of Audit and Control serves in an oversight capacity to ensure fiscal integrity and accountability.
The department is dedicated to the overall mission of County government and assist in this capacity by monitoring financial transactions, timely reporting the results of operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and advising County departments and agencies on discharging their responsibilities in a manner deserving of the public trust.
The County Comptroller Office is committed to fiscal responsibility and works closely with County administration to achieve structural budgetary balance and develop appropriate internal controls to protect the County’s assets.
Martin D. Masterpole
Onondaga County Comptroller
Each September, the country observes Suicide Awareness Month.
In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes. Suicide can impact people of all ages and backgrounds.
While Suicide Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about the country’s concerning suicide rates, the awareness month also seek to help Americans learn that suicide is preventable and several factors can protect an individual.