The county treasurer is the custodian of all funds for the county and its governmental subdivisions, maintaining financial records reflecting the receipt and disbursement of funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals. Funds are disbursed on warrants issued by the county auditor and other district authority. The treasurer bills and collects all real and personal property taxes certified on the tax rolls of the county, including foreclosure proceedings against properties for the non payment of tax. Funds held in the county treasury are invested for the benefit of the various funds in accordance with statutory guidelines. The treasurer accounts for and pays all bonded indebtedness for the county and its governmental subdivisions. In addition, the treasurer acts as agent for the Department of Revenue in the administration of real estate excise tax and administers all surplus property sales for the county.
Treasurer - Audrey McLean
Deputy Treasurer - Merrie West
OFFICE HOURS: 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday.
Phone: 509-382-2641
Treasurer Fax: 509-382-4830