The comptroller of public accounts has the constitutional power to
A) offer revenue bonds for sale when the state is out of money.
B) reduce spending for all programs when funding gets within 30 percent of being empty.
C) stop payments to those who have been on welfare support for two years.
D) certify that appropriations bills passed by the legislature can be covered by expected revenue.

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The comptroller of public accounts has the constitutional responsibility to certify that appropriations bills passed by the legislature can be covered by expected revenue. This ensures that the state operates within its means and prevents overspending. The other choices listed are not part of the comptroller's constitutional powers.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts Has the Constitutional Power to