Controller John Chiang

Elected in November 2006 to serve as California’s Chief Fiscal Officer, Controller John Chiang took immediate action to weed out waste, fraud and abuse of public funds and make the State’s finances more transparent and accountable to the public. He has proposed reforms to the State’s public pension systems, helped local governments navigate complex requirements during difficult economic times, protected California’s precious natural resources, ensured that more than $1 billion in unclaimed property was returned to the rightful owners, and launched financial and tax assistance seminars for California families, seniors, small businesses and non-profit organizations.

As the State’s chief fiscal officer, John Chiang brings extensive experience and fiscal leadership to the State Controller’s Office. Chiang was first elected to the Board of Equalization in 1998 where he served two terms, including three years as chair. He began his career as a tax law specialist with the Internal Revenue Service and previously served as an attorney in the State Controller’s Office.

The son of immigrant parents, Chiang graduated with honors from the University of South Florida with a degree in Finance. He received his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Chiang and his wife, Terry Chi, live in Torrance, California.

Above taken from the bio on his official State website (as of 6/28/2010)