Harris County Auditor

State
Texas
County
Harris
City
Houston
Postal Code
77002
Location
1310 Prairie Street
Phone
713-755-6505

Harris County is located on the coastal plain of southern Texas. The Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris County judge, they can organize the office and appoint assistants.

Harris County Auditor Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

Harris County Auditor Contacts Details

In case of inquiries and concerns, visit the Harris County Auditor at 1310 Prairie Street, Houston Texas 77002. You can also contact the office through phone: 713-755-6505.

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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