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Responsibilities
The auditor maintains a central accounting system for all of county government. This entails the control and issuance of disbursements, financial accounting and reporting, grant accounting and payroll.
Accounts Payable audits and processes for payment all invoices and billings for the county and taxing districts. Confirms that charges are legitimate and accurately allocated per the BARS (Budget, Accounting, and Reporting System). Determines there are adequate funds to cover payments in the proper departmental budgets.
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Call Accounts Payable
509-888-6581
Payroll is responsible for processing all county and districts payroll along with related transactions including benefits. Prepares and processes all monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal payroll reports.
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Call Payroll
(509) 888-6554
(509) 888-6588
Douglas County Budget Information
The Douglas County annual budget details how much revenue will be available, where it comes from, and the planned expenses for each department/fund within the fiscal year, January 1-December 31.
The Chief Accountant prepares the countywide budget with direction from the County Auditor and Board of Commissioners. The process of compiling, preparing, and submitting the budget — as well as the continuous monitoring of all department budgets — is done in accordance with RCW 36.40.
Budget Documents
The following fiscal year budgets are available online. Prior budget years are available upon request through the Accounting Department.
- 2025 Douglas County Budget (PDF)
- 2024 Douglas County Budget (PDF)
- 2023 Douglas County Budget (PDF)
- 2022 Douglas County Budget (PDF)
- 2021 Douglas County Budget (PDF)
For more information, please contact us by email or by phone at 509-888-6596.