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1. How can my firm be considered for audit services?

The county’s current contract with its independent audit firm will expire in 2016. These professional services are awarded every five years based on a competitive process. To be placed on the vendor list to receive notice regarding future RFPs for audit services, complete this form.

2. How do I become a county vendor?

Visit the Purchasing and Procurement section of the county website to learn more about doing business with the county.

3. How do I know how the county is spending its money?

The County Commissioners and Finance Office are committed to transparency regarding the expenditure of taxpayer funds. The current fiscal year Budget shows how the County intends to spend its revenues this year. You can view the most recent county government audit here. You can also view weekly expenditures.

4. How do I request money from the county?

Money is allocated each year to county government departments (like the Department of Emergency Services), allied public agencies (like the Library), and non-profits (like the Volunteer Fire Companies) through the budget process. Budget allocation requests must be submitted in writing to the Finance Office. See the Budget section (link) for more information.

The county does not make financial allocations to individual members of the public.

5. When can a vendor expect to receive payment for services rendered?

Checks are processed every Monday and mailed on Wednesday of each week. In order for payment to be processed, invoices, purchase orders, and receiving forms must be submitted to the Finance Office by noon on Friday. The schedule may be changed from time to time due to holidays.

6. When are county employees paid?

County employees are paid biweekly. Pay day is a Tuesday. Timecard processing is from Wednesday to Tuesday, every other week. Employees are required to receive payment by direct deposit or a prepaid card. Checks are not issued.