County Auditor

The County Auditor prescribes the system of accounting and acts as Chief Financial Officer for the County. This position is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, internal auditing, accounts payable, revenue budget preparation, budgetary control, debt issuance and management, grant accounting and reporting, bond issuance, and capital project accounting and management. This position enforces all state laws relating to county finance.

Maintains oversight of the books, records and accounts of all county fee offices.

Ensures strict budgetary control and thorough internal auditing in all financial processes within the county.
Oversees grant accounting, reporting, control and legal compliance; ensures all processes are compliant with established laws, policies, and procedures.
Supervises and advises department staff; ensures other departments are in compliance with established laws, policies, and procedures.

Estimates all revenues for the County Budget and presents to Commissioners Court. Works with Budget Director as needed to structure new budgets or projects and determine funding sources for certain expenditures and projects. Prepares financial forecast and financial analysis reports for the county budget. Enforces the budget once adopted by Commissioners Court.

Manages and supervises capital project accounting, budgeting, and legal compliance within the department and other county departments.

Ensures compliance and performs all audits required by law regarding the County Auditor. Performs other audits as needed for other areas as determined by County Auditor. Investigates any potential fraud that involves County finances or assets and works with law enforcement as needed in the case of criminal activity.

Prepares financial forecasts and reports, as required by state statutes.
Performs fiscal year end cash reconciliation and assists with preparation of the year-end financial statement.
Provides financial analysis as requested by department heads, elected officials, and other County personnel.
Coordinates and participates in complex financial reviews of organizational and functional activities of County departments and programs to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities and adherence to established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in program planning, accounting, custodial, and control activities.
Prepares, maintains, and oversees accounting records for all County funds, including the Community Supervision & Corrections Department and the Juvenile Probation Board.
Examines and approves claims, bills, and accounts against the County before submitting approved claims to the Commissioners Court for consideration and approval.

Oversees all audits of the County by outside entities including the annual audit. Works with the auditors to ensure compliance with GASB and GAAP including establishing new processes and procedures to meet new standards. Works with the outside audit firm to prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the County and the Single Audits or SEFA.

Acts as a co-investment officer along with the Treasurer (appointed by Commissioners Court) for a portfolio of over $1 billion. Responsible for working with and advising the Treasurer about investment decisions. Responsible for quarterly investment reporting to Commissioners Court as well as updating the investment policy at least annually.

Advises, monitors, ensures compliance with laws and policies regarding the County’s debt. Oversees and approves any new debt processes and procedures while working with the County’s financial advisors and Commissioners Court. Ensures compliance with uses of debt proceeds and ensures debt services payments are made timely.…