Treasurer

The mission of the Shasta County Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator's Office is to provide quality service in performing the duties of this office, which include: To receive and safeguard the monies belonging to the County and other agencies in the treasury; to collect all secured, unsecured and supplemental taxes; and to administer the estates of decedents when necessary.

The Treasury section is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of funds for the County, School Districts and Special Districts. The Treasury oversees all banking operations for the County and its Departments and is the paying agent for all debt and Special Assessments. All public financing is coordinated through the Treasury, as well as tax and revenue anticipation notes for the County, School Districts and General Obligation bonds for the School Districts. The Treasury also manages an investment portfolio of over $600,000,000 and allocates over $5,000,000 in interest earnings annually.

Lori J. Scott is also the County Tax Collector and the Public Administrator.

To file a claim for unclaimed estates please contact the Public Administrator at (530) 225-5565.

Unclaimed Money to General Fund: None at this time.