Elected in 2013 and again in 2017, Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin is the taxpayers’ watchdog at City Hall, making sure public dollars are spent efficiently and effectively. He is also the elected paymaster, auditor, and chief accounting officer for the City of Los Angeles. Galperin oversees a team that conducts independent audits, manages City payroll and spending, prepares financial reports, pursues fraud and waste, and works to create a more transparent and accountable city for everyone. His reports are improving street maintenance, arts funding, management of special funds, outreach and housing for those experiencing homelessness, L.A.’s trees, emergency services and many other City functions.