The Carbon County Auditor's Office functions as the primary accounting department for Carbon County. The office is responsible for performing monthly audits and preparing the annual budget in coordination with department heads and commissioners. Additionally, the auditor schedules the yearly state mandated audit.
Core Auditing and Budgeting Duties
Beyond auditing duties, the office manages payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The department also administers property tax abatement programs for specific groups, including disabled veterans, the blind, qualifying senior citizens, and indigent residents.
Property Tax Appeal Process
The Clerk/Auditor's Office is also responsible for scheduling Board of Equalization hearings. Taxpayers seeking to appeal their property market value must provide evidence to the Board, such as professional appraisals or recent comparable sales, as the burden of proof rests on the taxpayer.
Public Access to Financial Records
Carbon County financial records, including budgets and annual audits, are available to the public online through the Clerk/Auditor Office. The county budget operates from January 1st through December 31st.
Tax Relief Program Details
The office administers various tax relief programs that may benefit widows, the blind, disabled veterans, active duty military, and indigent citizens of Carbon County. For those filing property tax appeals, the office notes that appeals are directed at the property's market value rather than the tax rate itself.
