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Office of the Comptroller
Martin Matson was elected City of Milwaukee Comptroller April 3, 2012. Prior to his election, Matson served as the Deputy Director at Milwaukee’s Employees’ Retirement System from April 2000 to 2012. He was the chief operating officer for the $4 Billion, 27,000 member, public defined benefit retirement system, responsible for its $24 million budget. He has extensive experience with government accounting, operations, pension law, and contract negotiations in a government setting. From 1993 to 1999, he was the Business Operations Manager for the Department of Public Works – Building and Fleet Division, responsible for a $30+ million budget. He served as an accounting associate for First Bank System of Milwaukee for 6 years from 1987 to 1993.
Highlights:
The Comptroller is the City's chief financial officer and serves a four year term. Under State statute and City charter, Matson is empowered to administer the City's financial affairs. His Office exercises fiscal control over the activities of approximately 40 City departments and agencies. As City Comptroller, Matson serves on the Board of Directors for: Wisconsin Center District and the Milwaukee World Festivals, Inc. (Summerfest). He is a member of the City's Deferred Compensation Board and the Secretary to the Public Debt Commission, and a member of the Annuity and Pension Board.
City Hall 200 E. Wells Street Room 404 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-286-3321 Fax: 414-286-3281 Martin.Matson@milwaukee.gov