Auditor-Controller

The Auditor-Controller is the chief financial officer of the county. The Auditor-Controller performs duties under the legal authority prescribed in the California Government Code. The Auditor-Controller is an elected official that is responsible for providing a broad range of financial accounting and auditing services to all County departments, agencies, and various special districts within the County of Shasta whose funds are kept in the county treasury.

Mission Statement

The Auditor-Controller Department is committed to working with integrity and professionalism to provide the citizens, the other county departments and the agencies of Shasta County with accurate and timely financial reports and services.

Duties of the Office

The Auditor-Controller is responsible for assuring the appropriateness of County expenditures prior to payment of claims; processing the countywide payroll; performs tax accounting functions and assessment roll changes; tabulates the County budget and maintains budgetary controls; prepares the County Cost Plan in accordance with State and Federal Requirements; prepares various financial reports required by the County, State, and Federal authorities; and performs internal audits.