Where should inquiries regarding certification applications be directed?

Inquiries regarding certification applications should be directed to the Comptroller because this office typically handles the financial oversight and certifications related to municipal finance. The Comptroller is responsible for ensuring that municipal finance officers meet the required standards and qualifications. This position plays a crucial role in the administration of certification processes and any related inquiries would be best addressed by this designated financial authority.

The other options do not have the direct responsibility for certification applications. The Mayor's office, while involved in municipal governance, does not typically manage certification processes. The local council may focus on legislative and policy issues, but it does not handle certification applications. The state legislature primarily deals with broader legislative matters and does not engage directly in the certification of municipal finance professionals. Hence, the Comptroller is the appropriate authority for such inquiries.