The Camerlenghi di Comun were senior fiscal officials of the Republic of Venice.
[1] Their role was as the treasurers and cashiers of the Republic: apart from those magistrates to whom specific funds were assigned, all public expenses and revenue were handled by the Camerlenghi di Comun.
[1] They were further tasked with imposing fines on debtors to the state, and proposing cost-saving measures.
[1] Their main residence was in the Zecca of Venice, but they also had proper offices in the Rialto, in the Palazzo dei Camerlenghi.
[1] Initially they reported to the Doge of Venice and the Minor Council, but in 1471 they were subordinated to the board of the Savi del Consiglio.