The State Comptroller s office is a part of the General Accounting Office which is operated by the Arizona Department of Administration. The General Accounting Office, also known GAO, manages the Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS). The office is responsible for establishing accounting policies and procedures for the state. It administers the state s payroll through the Human Resources Information Solution (HRIS). The General Accounting Office also provides technical assistance and other management advisory services. In addition, the office is responsible for preparing the state s financial reports. It provides online reference resources for vendors. The Arizona Department of Administration is operated by the government of the state of Arizona.