Auditor-Controller Responsibilities

What Does the Auditor-Controller Do?

The Auditor-Controller is responsible for:

  • Preparing all financial reporting to the State, Federal and Local Governments, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Statement of the County
  • Monitoring all State and Federal Grants received by the County to ensure all spending in done in accordance with the grant regulations and requirements.
  • Allocating property tax revenues to the schools, cities/town, and special districts
  • Providing accounting and support to the County’s Departments to assist them in fiscal issues, budgeting and financial reporting
  • Paying all the County’s bills accurately and on time
  • Paying all the County’s employees and retirees
  • Compiling and Monitoring the County’s budget
  • Maintaining the County’s Financial Software System and provide support and training to users of the system
  • Administering the bond issued debt of the County and the Schools within the County
  • Providing accounting and support to many Special Districts, which includes paying bills and processing payroll
  • Monitoring third party contracts for the Farm Worker Centers
  • Monitoring and auditing billing rates for the Garbage Companies
  • Internal Auditing of County Departments regarding County fiscal policies and procedures
  • Auditing entities within the unincorporated areas of the County to ensure proper collection and submission of Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax)
  • Accounting and maintaining detailed records for the Measure A Flood Sales Tax and other restricted revenue sources.
  • Assist external auditors for annual audits and Grand Jury reviews of the County and Special Districts
  • And much more…