The House Trailer tax is distributed back to the local taxing districts in the same manner as real estate taxes. The Auditor is the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the entire County, thus protecting the general public from the possible loss which may occur from faulty measuring devices, such as scales and pumps. He is charged with the responsibility of insuring that all State laws relating to Weights and Measures are strictly enforced. Also, all scales and gasoline pumps are inspected on a regular basis. The Auditor's Office is the focal point in the County for issuance of licenses for dogs, kennels, vendors and cigarettes.
Dog licenses comprise the largest number of licenses sold.
The annual dog registration is a service designed to benefit the animal, its owner, and the community. Vendor's licenses authorize businesses to sell tangible property to the public collecting sales tax, of which part is returned for use on the local level. The County Auditor is the Chief Administrator to the Automatic Data Processing Board. Changes in computer systems and planning must be approved by the Board to automate various County functions. Improving financial and record keeping systems of the County will improve services, reduce costs and provide county officials with a modern management tool to better administer the business of government.