The Auditor's Office administers all local, state and federal elections in Marshall County.
Services include:
- Voter registration and precinct updates
- Absentee and mail-in voting
- Poll worker training and polling place management
- Ballot preparation and election equipment set up
- Election result certification and reporting
Election Information:
The Auditor serves as Clerk to the Board of Supervisors by:
- Preparing and publishing meeting agendas
- Recording and maintaining official meeting minutes
- Assisting with resolutions, ordinances, and county policies
- Maintaining official county records for public access
The Auditor's Office is responsible for county financial management and budgeting.
Duties include:
- Preparing and managing the county budget
- Working with departments on budget planning
- Monitoring county revenues and expenditures
- Preparing annual financial reports
- Maintaining financial records for audits and compliance
The office also receives and coordinates budgets from:
- Schools
- Cities
- Townships
- Emergency Management Services
- E911 Service Board
- Ag Extension
- County Assessor and County Review Boards
The office processes county financial transactions and employee payroll.
Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and paying county bills
- Verifying budget availability for expenses
- Maintaining financial records
- Processing payroll for county employees
- Managing employee benefits and tax withholdings
- Ensuring compliance with labor laws
The Auditor's Office works with the Assessor and Treasurer to:
- Calculate taxable property valuations
- Apply tax levies
- Process tax abatements and exemptions
- Prepare tax rolls and reports
Human Resources responsibilities include:
- Employee onboarding and training
- Personnel policies and job descriptions
- Employee records management
- Countywide employee training programs
The Auditor's Office maintains records and administration for county drainage districts, including:
- Drainage assessments
- Project records and maintenance
- Coordination with engineers and landowners
Additional services provided by the Auditor's Office include:
- Custodian of the courthouse and county lost & found
- Maintaining election returns and records
- Reporting to state and federal agencies, including Census, OSHA, and Iowa Workforce agencies
- Oversight of county plats and subdivision records
- Real estate transfer and platting administration