Comptroller of Puerto Rico
Office charged with carrying out post-audits of the use of public funds in Puerto Rico
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The comptroller of Puerto Rico is a constitutionally-created office charged with carrying out post-audits of the use of public funds in Puerto Rico.[1] The comptroller is appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico and requires the advice and consent of both the Senate of Puerto Rico as well as the Puerto Rico House of Representatives for a term of office of ten years and until a successor is nominated, confirmed and qualified.[2] Former Comptroller Manuel Díaz Saldaña's was the longest-serving comptroller, having served almost 13 years, until his successor, Yesmín Valdivieso, was appointed by Governor Luis Fortuño, and remained as Comptroller for 15 years.
with advice and consent from the Senate and the House of Representatives
| Comptroller of Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since October 14, 2025Carmen Vega Fournier | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Nominator | Governor |
| Appointer | Governor with advice and consent from the Senate and the House of Representatives |
| Term length | 10 years |
| Inaugural holder | Rafael de J. Cordero Orta July 25, 1952 |
| Formation | Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico Law No. 9 of 1952 |
Comptrollers
The following people have served as comptrollers:[3]
| # | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Appointer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael de J. Cordero Orta | 1952 | 1961 | Luis Muñoz Marín | |
| 2 | Justo Nieves Torres | 1961 | 1971 | Luis Muñoz Marín | |
| 3 | Basilio Santiago Romero | 1971 | 1977 | Luis A. Ferré | |
| 4 | Ramón Rivera Marrero | 1978 | 1986 | Carlos Romero Barceló | |
| 5 | Luis M. Malpica | 1986 | 1987 | Rafael Hernández Colón | |
| 6 | Ileana Colón Carlo | 1987 | 1997 | Rafael Hernández Colón | |
| 7 | Manuel Díaz Saldaña | 1997 | 2010 | Pedro Rosselló | |
| 8 | Yesmín M. Valdivieso | 2010 | 2025 | Luis Fortuño | |
| 9 | Carmen Vega Fournier | 2025 | Present | Jenniffer González Colón |
