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Auditor Roles & Duties

The Auditor’s Office plays a vital role in the financial administration and operations of county government. The Auditor and staff are responsible for property tax administration, accounting and budgeting, and providing administrative support to several county boards and commissions.

Accounting & Budgeting

The Auditor’s Office is responsible for the county’s day-to-day financial operations, budget development, and financial reporting.
Responsibilities include:

  • Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable

  • Processing payroll

  • Tracking county assets

  • Preparing and monitoring the annual county budget

  • Preparing the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and other required financial reports

  • Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and accounting principles

  • Distributing various taxes to the other local units of government - cities, towns, libraries, etc.

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Property Tax Administration

The Auditor’s Office manages key aspects of the county’s property tax system, including:

  • Tracking property ownership and processing property deeds

  • Processing taxpayer deductions, including homesteads, veterans, and abatements

  • Certifying net assessments used as the basis for determining tax rates

  • Tracking Tax Increment Finance (TIF) areas

  • Mapping and maintaining property parcels

  • Applying tax rates and calculating property tax bills
     

Secretary to County Boards & Commissions

The Auditor serves as secretary to the Board of Commissioners, County Council, Redevelopment Commission, and Economic Development Commission. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and maintaining official meeting minutes

  • Maintaining official documents - ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements

  • Preparing monthly County Council agendas and meeting packets

  • Preparing fund analyses and financial reports

  • Responding to inquiries and providing information to county officials, departments, and the public

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