Fort Bend Auditor

State
Texas
County
Fort Bend
City
Richmond
Postal Code
77469
Location
301 Jackson Street
Phone
281-341-3760
Fax
281-341-3774
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fort Bend County is located on the coastal plain of southern Texas. The Fort Bend county auditor’s office serves its residents with dedication and transparency. The district judge usually appoints the auditor and serves a two-year term. But before being appointed as a Fort Bend County auditor, one must have accounting and auditing experience of two years.

Once nominated by the district judge, the review committee vets the nominee to ascertain their good morals, intelligence, and competence before being appointed officially. The appointed auditor must take oath and bond within twenty days of appointment. With the consent of a Fort Bend County judge, they can organize the office and appoint assistants.

Fort Bend Auditor Duties and Responsibilities

The Fort Bend Auditor’s office undertakes general description duties of a regular auditor’s office and statutes related to Fort Bend County’s budgetary functions. Here are some of Fort Bend Auditor’s duties and responsibilities:

  • Audits accounts and records of various Fort Bend County departments
  • Implement and enforce regulations suitable for revenue collection, and accounting of Fort Bend County funds
  • Determines property value and calculate property tax for real estate in Fort Bend County
  • Calculates how much-collected money goes to each department
  • Oversees all financial books and records of the Fort Bend County officers
  • Administers the budget according to department needs
  • Verifies the authenticity and legality of Fort Bend County disbursements
  • Advertises all Fort Bend County supplies bids
  • Undertakes specific responsibilities related to the duties of districts improvements

Fort Bend Auditor Contacts Details

In case of inquiries and concerns, visit the Fort Bend Auditor at 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469. You can also contact the office through phone: 281-341-3760 or fax 281-341-3774.

The office operates from 8 AM to 5 PM every Monday to Thursday. On Friday, the office opens from 8 AM – 4 PM. You can also visit the official website for further assistance.

Directions

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