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News and media from the Office of the Comptroller.

Fitch Affirms St. Louis, MO's IDR at 'A-' and Municipal Finance Corp. RBs at 'BBB+';Outlook Remains Positive
Fitch Ratings has affirmed St. Louis’s IDR at 'A-' and the rating of lease revenue bonds issued through the city's municipal finance corp. at 'BBB+'.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 05/20/2022
Moody’s Issues A2 Rating with Stable Outlook for STL Airport Refunding Bonds
Rating agency expects enplanement growth as the airport’s stable and low costs to airlines will continue to attract a mix of service providers.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 04/27/2022
Comptroller Darlene Green statement in support of Prop 1, $50 million no-tax-increase bond issue
On April 5, a “yes” vote on Prop 1 will fund capital investment in public safety and infrastructure needs without raising taxes.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/24/2022
Comptroller Darlene Green hosts American Red Cross blood drive February 7
The community blood drive will be held Monday, February 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 208 of St. Louis City Hall.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 01/13/2022
City of St. Louis 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report now available
The City of St. Louis 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is available, detailing the city’s financial health during fiscal year 2021.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 12/28/2021
Moody's upgrades St. Louis’ General Obligation rating to A3; outlook stable
The upgrades reflect the city’s improved reserves and materially improved financial profile following consecutive years of surplus.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/31/2021
City of St. Louis ends fiscal year 2021 with $32 million surplus
By ordinance, half of the operating balance will go to the city’s Capital Fund. The remainder will accrue to the city’s General Fund reserve.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/27/2021
'Thank you' City Hall blood drive donors
Your generosity and dedication to helping others is saving lives in our community.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/13/2021
St. Louis Municipal Finance Corporation Completes Purchase of Seventh Street Garage for Convention Center expansion
$4.9 million purchase made with bond proceeds from the city’s 2020 sale of convention center expansion bonds and did not require additional financing.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 07/30/2021
Comptroller Darlene Green hosts American Red Cross blood drive August 11
The community blood drive will be held Wednesday, August 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 208 of St. Louis City Hall.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 07/28/2021
It’s time to put personal politics aside and do what is right for the people
Initial ARPA relief package delayed over noncompliance with federal regulations
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 07/16/2021
FY 22 Departmental Forms Available
Forms should be completed by departmental accounting contacts and returned with original signatures by June 30, 2021.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 06/10/2021
Comptroller’s Office has not received invoices from Carmody MacDonald
Comptroller Green rebukes falsehoods circulated to press.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/09/2021
Prepared remarks of Comptroller Green at the 2021 Inauguration
Following are the remarks Comptroller Darlene Green, City of St. Louis, will deliver at the April 20, 2021 inauguration.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/20/2021
Inauguration of Mayor Tishaura Jones and Comptroller Darlene Green held April 20 at Noon
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public is encouraged to watch the inauguration on STL TV.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller,Office of the Mayor | 04/19/2021
Statement by Comptroller Green on the 2021 mayoral election
Comptroller Green congratulates Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 04/06/2021
Vote yes on Prop E to fund essential city services
On April 6, your Yes vote on Proposition E ensures St. Louis will have the funds to provide you with safe and strong neighborhoods.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 04/01/2021
Applicants being interviewed for 72 vacant Corrections jobs
Work by Comptroller Darlene Green identifies existing pool of applicants
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/03/2021
Statement by Comptroller Darlene Green on the Mayor’s veto of Board Bill 221
Comptroller Green encourages the Board of Aldermen to consider comments from the mayor, comptroller and the budget director regarding BB221.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 02/26/2021
St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green Sponsors Free Virtual Tax Preparation Services
Online virtual sessions for low-to-moderate income earners, seniors and individuals with disabilities
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 02/10/2021
Public officials must be accountable to the people they serve
We have an obligation to address dishonesty and bad behavior from public office-holders head-on with words and deeds that force their accountability.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 02/08/2021
Comptroller Green statement on Feb. 6 disturbance at the City Justice Center
Comptroller Darlene Green calls for an investigation into what led to the disturbance and an immediate course of action to improve security at CJC.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 02/06/2021
Comptroller Green statement on Board Bill 221
The most fiscally responsible action would be to consider Board Bill 221 after the economy is rebuilding and the city is seeing healthier revenues.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/21/2021
Comptroller Darlene Green hosts American Red Cross blood drive February 8
Semi-annual blood drive to be held in honor of Black History Month
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/13/2021
Perseverance: In 2021, There Is Real Possibility for Change
Through the tragedies of 2020 we must take heart from those who are rising to the challenges we face.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 12/30/2020
City of St. Louis 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report now available
The City of St. Louis 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is available, detailing the city’s financial health during fiscal year 2020.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 12/23/2020
Notice: Comptroller's Office operations during COVID-19
To help limit the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus, you are encouraged to communicate inquiries via telephone or e-mail.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 11/13/2020
St. Louis Convention Center bond financing closed Oct. 29
Bonds sold as part of the previously announced $210 million agreement between St. Louis City and County to finance expansion of America’s Center.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 10/29/2020
Comptroller’s Office completes $9.6 million tax-exempt lease purchase for new St. Louis Fire Department safety equipment
Using an existing lease/purchase agreement allowed the city to attain a very low cost-of-borrowing of 1.3 percent on the purchase.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 09/01/2020
Comptroller Green secures funding for three in-person absentee voting sites for November election
Working with the Board of Election Commissioners, Comptroller Green secured $60,000 through the city’s available CARES Act funds.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/27/2020
St. Louis Municipal Finance Corporation approves financing expansion of Convention Center
St. Louis City and St. Louis County have committed $105 million each to complete the expansion of the America’s Center Convention Complex.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/24/2020
Comptroller Green statement on attempt to undermine Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner
MO SB-1 is a shameful insult to the voters of the city of St. Louis and it does not address the underlying issues that lead to violent crime.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/12/2020
Comptroller Green statement on recall effort funded by airport privatization backers
We must reject any and all attempts to threaten or harass elected officials who will stand up to special interests, period.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/10/2020
Comptroller Darlene Green hosts American Red Cross blood drive August 12
For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 07/29/2020
Comptroller Green supports selection of Cure Violence partners for Walnut Park and Dutchtown sites
With Board of Estimate & Apportionment approval, selection of partners will allow the violence interruption program to begin.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 07/15/2020
Comptroller’s Office recognizes Juneteenth holiday with half-day off for employees
The City of St. Louis Comptroller’s Office will recognize June 19, 2020, known as Juneteenth, by closing at 1:00 pm.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/18/2020
S&P affirms ‘A+’ rating on St. Louis GO Bonds; assigns ‘SP-1+’ rating to FY20 TRANs and affirms ‘A’ rating on long-term appropriation debt
S&P cited the city’s budgetary flexibility, liquidity and management greatly improving the city’s financial position over the past several years.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/02/2020
Gateway Transportation Center updates guidelines for travelers during COVID-19 pandemic
To help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, GTC has adopted the following guidelines for travelers utilizing transit at the facility.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/01/2020
St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green Welcomes Findings of State Audit
The State Auditor issued a rating of “good” to the Comptroller's Office, stating it is well managed. Comptroller Green is already making improvements.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 05/04/2020
Gateway Transportation Center issues guidelines for travelers during COVID-19 pandemic
To help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, GTC has adopted the following guidelines for travelers utilizing transit at the facility.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 04/01/2020
Gateway Transportation Center statement on COVID-19
The Gateway Transportation Center encourages everyone to be mindful and follow guidelines for prevention of COVID-19 spread.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/08/2020
IRS Taxpayer Advocate Seminar - March 2020
Learn how the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service can assist you, Wednesday, Mar. 4, 4:00 pm –5:00 pm at 1520 Market Street, Suite 3005.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 02/25/2020
St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green Sponsors Free Tax Preparation Services
For low-to-moderate income earners, seniors and individuals with disabilities
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/30/2020
Comptroller Darlene Green hosts American Red Cross blood drive Feb. 10
The semi-annual blood drive raises awareness of sickle cell disease and is held in honor of Dr. Charles Drew during Black History Month
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/22/2020
City of St. Louis 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report now available
The City of St. Louis 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is available, detailing the city’s financial health during fiscal year 2019.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 12/23/2019
IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service Seminar - December 4
Learn how the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service can assist you, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 4:00 pm –5:00 pm at 1520 Market Street, Suite 3005.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 11/18/2019
Gateway Transportation Center and the National Council of Jewish Women St Louis partner to raise awareness of and to stop Human Trafficking
GTC and NCJWSTL have partnered to install Human Trafficking awareness posters that help create awareness of and stop Human Trafficking.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 11/05/2019
Board of Estimate and Apportionment Approves Resolution for Financing Expansion of Convention Center
The business and hospitality communities can be confident that the City of St. Louis supports and is moving forward with financing the expansion.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 10/31/2019
Fitch Ratings Issues Rating Increase for STL Airport Revenue Bonds
Fitch Ratings has upgraded $180 million of outstanding St. Louis Lambert International Airport revenue bonds, to ‘A’ from ‘A-’.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 10/09/2019
Comptroller Green Opposes Issuance of Airport Privatization RFQ
The process to privatize St. Louis Lambert International Airport supports special interests, not the public interest.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 10/04/2019
Comptroller Green statement on $5 million supplemental appropriation Cure Violence
Comptroller Darlene Green applauds today’s approval of a supplemental appropriation for the violence prevention alternative program Cure Violence.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 10/03/2019
City of St. Louis awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Financial Officers Association recognizes city for 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 09/18/2019
Comptroller Green Calls for Quadruple (4x) Appropriation for Cure Violence
"Gun violence is a problem citywide, so let us attack it as such."
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 09/10/2019
Comptroller Darlene Green congratulates ownership group and soccer fans on selection of St. Louis for MLS expansion team
Congratulations to the MLS4TheLou ownership group and soccer fans for their successful effort to secure an MLS franchise for St. Louis.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 08/16/2019
Comptroller Darlene Green Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Women in Public Finance
“To be in public service and represent taxpayers is a labor of love. I am honored to be recognized for my work on behalf of the people of St. Louis.”
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 07/26/2019
IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service seminars August 7 and 14
Come learn who the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service is and what they can do for you, August 7 and 14 at 4:00 pm.
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller | 07/23/2019
Red Cross Blood Drive Coming to St. Louis City Hall August 15
Sponsored by Comptroller Darlene Green, the semi-annual blood drive raises awareness of sickle cell disease and the need for blood donors.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 07/23/2019
Bond Refunding Saves St. Louis Lambert International Airport $29 Million
The Comptroller’s Office delivered a $29.26 million savings for St. Louis Lambert International Airport by refinancing its 2009 airport revenue bonds.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/27/2019
S&P Raises Rating on Lambert Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Moves Forward
Savings in excess of $20 million expected to be generated by the refunding
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 06/06/2019