Lee County Auditor
- State
- Texas
- County
- Lee
- City
- Giddings
- Postal Code
- 78942
- Location
- 898 East Richmond Street
- Phone
- 979-542-2640
Lee County is located on the coastal plain of southern Texas. The Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County judge, they can organize the office and appoint assistants.
Lee County Auditor Duties and Responsibilities
The Lee County Auditor’s office undertakes general description duties of a regular auditor’s office and statutes related to Lee County’s budgetary functions. Here are some of Lee County Auditor’s duties and responsibilities:
- Audits accounts and records of various Lee County departments
- Implement and enforce regulations suitable for revenue collection, and accounting of Lee County funds
- Determines property value and calculate property tax for real estate in Lee County
- Calculates how much-collected money goes to each department
- Oversees all financial books and records of the Lee County officers
- Administers the budget according to department needs
- Verifies the authenticity and legality of Lee County disbursements
- Advertises all Lee County supplies bids
- Undertakes specific responsibilities related to the duties of districts improvements
Lee County Auditor Contacts Details
In case of inquiries and concerns, visit the Lee County Auditor at 898 East Richmond Street, Giddings Texas 78942. You can also contact the office through phone: 979-542-2640.
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
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
