The County Auditor has general oversight of the books and records and is charged with strictly enforcing laws governing county finances. The County Auditor, by law, has continuous access to all books and financial records and conducts detailed reviews of all County financial operations.
Functions in the Auditor's office are segmented in the following general functional areas:
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Budget Preparation Assistance and Budget Monitoring
- Processing of Accounts Payable
- Claims Auditing
- Grant Management
- Reporting and Auditing
- Continuous Audit Function including Cash Receipts
- General Ledger Transactions Auditing
The County Auditor is an appointed official and serves a two-year term.