News

St. Louis City ends Fiscal Year 2016 with a Surplus
Comptroller Darlene Green states that the City's 2.4M year-end surplus represents strong fiscal management.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/16/2016

Comptroller Proposes Crime Prevention Fund
A Regional Solution for Fighting Downtown Crime
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/20/2016

Comptroller Recognized for Role in Success of Prop F
Comptroller is thanked by Fire Chief for championing Prop F
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/07/2016

A Yes on Proposition F Means Fire Trucks
St. Louis city voters are being asked to approve a $25 million general obligation (GO) bond, Proposition F.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/31/2016

St Louis City Should Vote Yes For Prop E
St. Louisans are being asked to reauthorize the earnings tax, Proposition E (Prop E), on the April 5 ballot.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/24/2016

Standard & Poor’s Assigns St. Louis City ‘A+’ Credit Rating
Rating Reflects View of City’s General Creditworthiness
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/07/2016

No-Tax-Increase $25 Million General Obligation Bond Issue Proposition F on the April 5 Ballot
City leaders are requesting voters to consider a no-tax-increase $25 million general obligation bond, called Proposition F, on the April 5 ballot.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 02/26/2016

The Earnings Tax Proposition E on the April 5 Ballot
The Earnings Tax is an assessment, or tax, levied on everyone who lives and/or works in the City of St. Louis. It is included on the April 5 ballot.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 02/26/2016

Comptroller Votes No on Estimate and Apportionment on Football Stadium Funding
Comptroller Darlene Green votes "no" on E & A board on proposed new football stadium funding.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 12/17/2015

Comptroller Proposes $25M No Tax Increase GO Bond
The Comptroller proposes a $25M no tax increase bond that would be used to purchase essential equipment for St. Louis city firefighters.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 12/09/2015

Comptroller Green Proposes Football Stadium Funding Solutions
The current stadium funding bill is not fiscally responsible. However, I continue to offer funding solutions.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 11/23/2015

Deputy Comptroller John Zakibe Retires
Deputy Comptroller begins a new chapter in life after 39 years of outstanding civil service.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 11/13/2015

Updated Statement Regarding New Stadium Funding
by Comptroller Darlene Green
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 10/28/2015

Missouri Statewide Sports Authority Is Needed - It is Time for Major-League Thinking
Comptroller Green makes the case for a state-sponsored sports authority
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 10/16/2015

Comptroller Darlene Green's Statement Regarding Stadium Financial Plan
Comptroller Darlene Green Says Stadium Financial Plan "No Touchdown for Taxpayers."
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 10/09/2015

Comptroller's Statement on the Passing of Ivy Neyland-Pinkston
Ivy Neyland-Pinkston, Deputy Comptroller of finance & Development, passes away after valiantly battling leukemia.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 10/02/2015

Comptroller Darlene Green's Statement Regarding City Take-Home Vehicle
Comptroller Darlene Green discusses her decision to break from the long standing tradition of city take-home vehicles for elected officials.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 09/14/2015

Federal Help in Funding STL Police Body Cameras
Comptroller Darlene Green believes that good policing should not suffer for lack of funding.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 09/02/2015

Legal Brief Regarding Body Camera Funding
Chief of Staff, Elaine Spearman, presents a legal brief regarding funding for body cameras for the STL Police Department.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 08/28/2015

Ward Capital Balances
Explanation from Budget Director Paul Payne
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 08/27/2015

Utilizing Ward Capital for Body Camera Funding
Comptroller Darlene Green makes a recommendation to E & A
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 08/25/2015

Comptroller Green responds to Credit Rating downgrade
Moody has affirmed the City of St. Louis with a Stable Outlook
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 08/18/2015

Comptroller Green Statement on the Proposed G.O. Bond Issue
by Comptroller Darlene Green
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 07/23/2015

Comptroller Darlene Green agrees with Rep. William Lacy Clay on winning the NGA Relocation Competition
You can read the full story on stltoday.com
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 07/23/2015

Comptroller Green welcomes National Blues Museum Director to St. Louis
Comptroller Darlene Green & Zeta Phi Beta Sorority hosted a welcome reception on 7/16
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 07/17/2015

Comptroller Green announces the City of St. Louis has an operating surplus
New numbers for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 07/10/2015

Gov. Nixon signs bill designed to keep NGA in St. Louis
The bill would allow for additional tax increment financing for the site located in North St. Louis
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 06/23/2015

STL Youth Jobs Launch for 2015
Donations are coming in for the summer jobs program which benefits St. Louis Youth
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/27/2015

Frankie Freeman Receives Star on Walk of Fame
Comptroller Green and other Local Leaders were on hand to share in the Special Day
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/22/2015

E & A PUBLIC HEARING TIME CORRECTION
Public Hearing is open to concerned citizens and members of the media
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/16/2015

Comptroller statement on the appointment of a new Missouri State Auditor
"I wished her all the best in her new position."
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/15/2015

Celebrating Women's History Month: Protesters Matter
Commentary from Comptroller Darlene Green
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 03/11/2015

Red Cross Charles Drew Blood Drive
Turnout was better than expected for the semi-annual blood drive
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 02/27/2015

Volunteers with NABA Provide Free Income Tax Preparation
Volunteers with NABA, the National Association of Black Accountants provide free income tax preparation and filing
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 02/26/2015

Comptroller Green reacts to the death of Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich
"Today is a day to put politics aside and reflect on the life and legacy of Tom Schweich."
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 02/26/2015

Comptroller Green to host Red Cross Charles Drew Blood Drive
Semi-annual blood drive will be held in honor of Black History Month
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/20/2015

Standard and Poor's Gives A Rating To Upcoming Bond Transaction
Upcoming $22.8M bond transaction gets A rating.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/16/2015

Free Income Tax Preparation for St. Louis residents
Free tax preparation and filing is available for St. Louis residents earning up to $58,000 annually
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/16/2015

A Look Back at 2014 and Ferguson
Commentary from Comptroller Darlene Green on Ferguson and the future
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 12/22/2014

Comptroller Green reacts to Grand Jury's decision in Michael Brown shooting
Officer Darren Wilson will not face charges for fatally shooting an unarmed black teenager
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 11/25/2014

Comptroller Resolution on Public Safety
Presented during the October Board of E&A meeting
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 10/16/2014

The Cardinals Postseason Brings in Tax Revenue
Red October means Green for St. Louis
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 10/10/2014

Our Pens Are Mighty Celebrating Writers and Authors with STL 250
An invitation from Comptroller Darlene Green
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 09/19/2014

Celebrating Writers and Authors with STL 250
These are the Top 50 writers in the St. Louis area, as chosen by a committee
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 09/08/2014

Commentary from Comptroller Darlene Green
Using Police Body Cameras to Cut Crime
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 08/25/2014

Its About Saving Jobs
New hope for the old Pruitt-Igoe housing site
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 08/08/2014

NABA Volunteers Provide Free Income Tax Preparation
Volunteers with the National Association of Black Accountants help residents prepare and file taxes
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/22/2014

St. Louis becomes the first city in US to receive award
Award is presented by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Great West
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/16/2014

St. Louis Sentinel features City's Comptroller
Sentinel newspaper features local leaders during Black History Month
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/16/2014

St. Louis receives Award at Conference of Mayors
Leading the Climb to a Bright Financial Future
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 03/13/2014

Inauguration 2013
Darlene Green will begin a fifth term as the City's Comptroller. Inauguration to be held on Tuesday, April 16th.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/15/2013

Women's History Month 2013
Comptroller Green's comments on Women's History Month 2013
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 03/29/2013

Commentary from Comptroller Office
Commentary from Comptroller's Office in support of Hot Spot policing efforts.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 09/24/2012

Comptroller Green Reaches Out to SLU
St.Louis Comptroller's office released statement in support of fund transfer for "Hot Spot" Policing
Press release | | 09/18/2012

FY12 Year End
St.Louis Comptroller's office released Fiscal Year 2012 year end numbers.
Press release | | 08/03/2012

Fire Pension Statement
Statement from Comptroller Darlene Green Regarding the Firemen’s Pension Plan
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/02/2012

Women's History Month / Voter Awareness
Celebrate Women's History month with Comptroller Darlene Green, State Rep. Karla May, Committee Woman Mattie Moore, and the League of Women Voters.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/12/2012

Forest Park Bond Response
Letter to the Editor: Comptroller Darlene Green responds to the Forest Park Bond request.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 11/28/2011

City's A+ Credit Rating Remains Strong Despite Federal Debt Downgrade
The city’s A+ credit rating remains strong in light of Standard & Poor’s downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt over the weekend
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/11/2011

Lambert Airport Bonds A Big Hit With Investors
The Lambert Airport refunding transaction provides several benefits for the city, airport, signatory airlines and bond investors.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/23/2011

Fresh ideas abound with young managers
Comptroller Green is constantly working to improve operations and efficiencies within the comptroller’s office
Newsgram | Office of the Comptroller | 03/30/2011

Green remarks on HB26
The following is Comptroller Green’s prepared testimony in support of State Rep. Tishaura Jones’ HB26 before the House Ways and Means Committee.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 03/08/2011

First INC Yourself 2011 Seminar Gets Participants Ready For Business
INC Yourself 2011 got off to a great start with its first business seminar last month. 
Newsgram | Office of the Comptroller | 02/24/2011

Inc Yourself Business Seminar Rescheduled
Rescheduled “Inc. Yourself in the New Year” business seminar set for Tuesday, February 22.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 02/07/2011

Comptroller Green To Sponsor Business Seminar
Comptroller Darlene Green calls on you to turn your dream or passion into a business in 2011 
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 12/22/2010

City Earns A+ Long-Term Credit Rating and Stable Outlook Affirmation
S&P affirms A+ long-term credit rating on the city’s $49.8 million of general obligation debt the city’s stable financial outlook.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 12/16/2010

Comptroller Green Working To Defeat Earnings Tax Repeal
Comptroller Green will speak out against Proposition A on Oct. 1 during her keynote address at the annual Workers Rights Board breakfast.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 09/02/2010