313 Haney Ave, South Bend, IN 46613, USA
574-304-4559
County Treasurer
County Government
Role Overview
The County Treasurer is the custodian of all county funds. The office is responsible for collecting property taxes, managing county investments, and disbursing money on the order of the County Auditor. They act as the county's banker.
Quick Facts
Holder(s):
Elected Official
Term:
4-year term
Method:
Elected
Core Responsibilities
Collect all property taxes for the county and other local government units.
Essential Attributes & Risks
Key Competencies
Financial Management, Investment Knowledge, and a high degree of Accuracy and Integrity.
Manage and invest all county funds according to state law.
Reconcile bank statements and financial records with the Auditor.
Disburse funds as authorized by the Auditor.
Critical Risk
Mismanagement of public funds through poor investment decisions or inaccurate accounting.
Constitutional Mandate
This section highlights how the office's duties align with the core objectives of the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions.
1
Promote the general Welfare
Safeguards and manages the public funds necessary to operate all government services.
2
Establish Justice
Ensures the fair and lawful collection and disbursement of tax dollars.
3
Form a more perfect Union
Acts as the fiscal agent collecting taxes for multiple overlapping government units.