Newton County Auditor
- State
- Texas
- County
- Newton
- City
- Newton
- Postal Code
- 75966
- Location
- 509 Main Street
- Phone
- 409-379-5755
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Newton County is located on the coastal plain of southern Texas. The Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton County judge, they can organize the office and appoint assistants.
Newton County Auditor Duties and Responsibilities
The Newton County Auditor’s office undertakes general description duties of a regular auditor’s office and statutes related to Newton County’s budgetary functions. Here are some of Newton County Auditor’s duties and responsibilities:
- Audits accounts and records of various Newton County departments
- Implement and enforce regulations suitable for revenue collection, and accounting of Newton County funds
- Determines property value and calculate property tax for real estate in Newton County
- Calculates how much-collected money goes to each department
- Oversees all financial books and records of the Newton County officers
- Administers the budget according to department needs
- Verifies the authenticity and legality of Newton County disbursements
- Advertises all Newton County supplies bids
- Undertakes specific responsibilities related to the duties of districts improvements
Newton County Auditor Contacts Details
In case of inquiries and concerns, visit the Newton County Auditor at 509 Main Street, Newton Texas 75966. You can also contact the office through phone: 409-379-5755.
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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