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Divisions
Auditor-Controller
The Auditor‑Controller Division delivers centralized financial and accounting services including payroll processing, vendor payments, financial recordkeeping, audits, and property tax accounting to support 34 county departments, 70 special districts, various governmental agencies, and taxpayers in the region.
Consolidated Utilities Billing and Service
The Consolidated Utilities division (CUBS) manages unified billing and customer services for essential utilities including water supply, sewer, stormwater drainage, curbside collection, and rental housing to provide efficient payment options and account management in our “My Utilities” portal.
Investments
The Investment Division manages and advises on the County’s approximately $7.5 billion pooled fund and separate municipal debt accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and policy guidelines, delivering performance reporting, and supporting community reinvestment and deferred compensation evaluation.
Revenue Recovery
The Revenue Recovery Division serves as a centralized billing and collection unit, partnering with county agencies to professionally manage and recover debts such as court-ordered fines, restitution, and overpayments while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and providing excellent customer service to protect taxpayers from undue financial burden.
Tax Collection and Business Licensing
The Tax Collection & Licensing Division is responsible for collecting secured and unsecured property taxes (including real estate, boats, aircraft, and business equipment) and administering business licensing including fictitious business name filings to ensure compliance, public protection, and efficient tax services for residents and businesses.
Treasury
The Treasury Division oversees the receipt, custody, deposit, and investment accounting of public funds including property tax, utility, and assessment collections for the County, school districts, joint powers authorities, and special districts, while also handling debt issuance, remittance processing, and unclaimed property with a focus on safety, liquidity, and compliance.