Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

Total Expenses
$6,725,296
3%
1
Total Revenues
$3,954,714
3%
2
General Fund Contribution
$2,770,582
3%
3
Other Fund Contributions
0
0%
5
Funded Staffing
44.00
0.00
6
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Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

Overview

Mission Statement

The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office is committed to providing high quality accounting, auditing, accounts payable, payroll and property tax services for all governments, individuals and businesses we serve. We strive to interpret and prepare financial data accurately, timely, professionally and transparently, in a manner that will inspire trust and confidence. We are proud to serve the County of Santa Cruz.

Department Overview

The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) serves as the chief financial officer of County government and as financial advisor to the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrative Officer and autonomous special districts. The ACTTC is responsible for oversight of the accounting functions, county-wide accounting policies and procedures, property tax distribution, and performing internal and external audits. The ACTTC maintains custody of and manages and invests County and other public agency money; collects property taxes, other money and revenue; serves as the funds depository for County departments and other public entities, including all public schools, special districts, and Board-governed districts; and manages the County collections program.

Budget Summary

Department Budget Overview

Budget Summary of Changes

The ACTTC budget's major operational investment is the co-planning with the Personnel Department for the replacement of the County's Payroll and Human Resources system. The department will also start an internship program to promote that County as an employer while expanding access to services by establishing a South County presence in the South County Service Center.

Open the Services Overview or Operational Plan Objectives below for more details.

Department Operations and Performance

Divisions
Services
Audit and Systems Management
Expenses
$762,997
Claims (Accounts Payable) Services
Expenses
$440,992
General Accounting
Expenses
$1,451,446
Payroll Services
Expenses
$1,009,211
Property Tax Administration
Expenses
$687,023
Central Collections
Expenses
$401,484
Tax Collection Services
Expenses
$1,000,046
Treasury Management
Expenses
$972,097
Operational Plan Objectives
This division supports various department objectives
Completed
In-Progress/Amended
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Services
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Objective

Budget Details

The charts below show department expenditures and revenues by division and service. Click on the pie charts to drill down for more detail. Complete detail can be found on the County's Transparency Portal.

Expenses by Service

Expenses and Revenues over time

Personnel Details

The chart below provides the department personnel detail by division, service, and classification.

Footnotes

Indicates change from FY 2022-23 Adjusted Funded Positions (including Board-approved mid-year changes as of April 1, 2023).

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