Polk County Auditor
- State
- Texas
- County
- Polk
- City
- Livingston
- Postal Code
- 77351
- Location
- 602 East Church Street
- Phone
- 936-327-6811
Polk County is located on the coastal plain of southern Texas. The Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County judge, they can organize the office and appoint assistants.
Polk County Auditor Duties and Responsibilities
The Polk County Auditor’s office undertakes general description duties of a regular auditor’s office and statutes related to Polk County’s budgetary functions. Here are some of Polk County Auditor’s duties and responsibilities:
- Audits accounts and records of various Polk County departments
- Implement and enforce regulations suitable for revenue collection, and accounting of Polk County funds
- Determines property value and calculate property tax for real estate in Polk County
- Calculates how much-collected money goes to each department
- Oversees all financial books and records of the Polk County officers
- Administers the budget according to department needs
- Verifies the authenticity and legality of Polk County disbursements
- Advertises all Polk County supplies bids
- Undertakes specific responsibilities related to the duties of districts improvements
Polk County Auditor Contacts Details
In case of inquiries and concerns, visit the Polk County Auditor at 602 East Church Street, Livingston Texas 77351. You can also contact the office through phone: 936-327-6811.
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.
