The staff prepares ballots for the primary and general elections, trains judges for elections, maintains the voter registration system, and prepares the results for the canvassing Board. The Auditor's Office calculates property taxes. Once the Assessor determine market values, and governmental units determine their levies, individual taxes will be determined. An accurate list of current landowners must be maintained and that is the responsibility of the Auditor's Office. The Auditor's Office prepares and maintains the financial data for the County.
Examples are the budgets, voucher payments, and receipts.
This office also issues a number of licenses for the County such as liquor and auctioneer. The office disperses all game and fish licenses to agents within Nicollet County and is responsible to the State for its accountability. The Auditor is also responsible for special assessments and drainage ditch matters. The Auditor serves on a number of boards on behalf of the County.