Ralph Pomeroy signed 1790 Payment Notices - Cut Pair - American Revolutionary War

A pair of payment notices, duly signed by Ralph Pomeroy, who serves as both Comptroller and Deputy Quarter Master, is available. This item is rare and in excellent condition. The State Comptroller functions as the principal fiscal overseer for the State of Connecticut. The role encompasses various responsibilities, including the management of state accounting, the preparation of financial reports, the disbursement and administration of benefits for state employees, and the resolution of claims against the state that do not require prior approval or modification by the General Assembly. Additionally, the Comptroller is tasked with managing various appropriations related to employee taxes, insurance, and health services, as well as administering grants to police departments, firefighters, and local municipalities. In Connecticut, Comptrollers are elected for a four-year term, coinciding with the gubernatorial election cycle.