Auditor-Controller - County of Orange

Located in Santa Ana, the Auditor-Controller is an Orange County government office responsible for safeguarding public funds and providing accounting and financial oversight. Its work includes central accounting operations and satellite accounting services for eight County departments. The office also conducts mandated internal audits and oversees property tax accounting, assessed valuations, and countywide financial reporting. Residents can access citizens' reports, audit reports, property tax information, and public records request resources. The department includes units for claims and disbursing, cost revenue and budget, and other central accounting functions. It also manages information technology and publishes an annual Citizens' Report. The Auditor-Controller is independently elected and leads an office of more than 400 professionals.