Beth Latham, Treasurer/Finance Director
PO Box 116
18 West Liberty Street (Previous Location of DSS Offices)
York, SC 29745
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
(803) 684-8528 phone
(803) 818-5166 fax
finance@yorkcountygov.com
New Payment Options
By Phone
Taxes at 1-866-541-4097
Water/Sewer at 1-866-541-4098
By E-Check on County Website
Functions
The Finance Office maintains the financial records of the County and is responsible for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and with principles prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Responsibilities
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Conducts day-to-day accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger transactions
- Manages debt service for county and school districts
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Projection of revenues and expenditures for long and short term planning
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Works with County Department Heads and County Manager's Office to prepare a balanced, conservative and fiscally sound budget for the Manager to recommend to County Council
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Collects local accommodations and hospitality taxes
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Provides grant administration
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Conducts countywide internal control reviews
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Works with the Independent Auditors to prepare the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
This Office Does Not:
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Have authority to create or change tax bills
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Have authority to alter hours for payroll purposes
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Have authority to expend unbudgeted funds
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Have authority to establish or change assessed values
The Treasurer/Finance Department consists of two main components, Finance and Tax Collection. The Tax Collection component includes all services related to the collection of county, municipal, and school taxes (current and delinquent) as billed by the county Auditor and Tax Assessor Offices. You may view and pay your taxes online. The Tax Collection Office also collects water/sewer and landfill payments.