Comptroller of Puerto Rico

The Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a constitutionally-created office charged with carrying out post-audits of the use of public funds in Puerto Rico. 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. 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, confirmed and sworn in.

Comptrollers of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

• Yesmin Valdivieso (2010-present)

• Manuel Díaz Sandaña CPA, CFE (1997–2010)

• Ileana Colón Carlo CPA, CFE (1987–1997)

• Luis M. Malpica CFE (acting) (1986–1987)

• The late Ramón Rivera Marrero CPA (1978–1986)

• The late Basilio Santiago Romero (1971–1977)

• The late Justo Nieves Torres CPA (1961–1971)

• The late Dr. Rafael de J. Cordero Orta (1952–1961)