Welcome to the Auditor-Controller's Website
The Auditor-Controller is the chief financial officer for the County of Lake providing accounting, auditing and financial services to all County departments, Special Districts, the Lake County Office of Education, Special Districts under local boards (Water, Cemetery, Fire, Reclamation), the Lake County Redevelopment Agency, and all other agencies whose funds are deposited in the County Treasury.

The major functions of the department include financial reporting, budget compilation, accounts payable, payroll, property tax administration and other financial duties as mandated by the State, Federal and Local laws and regulations.

In 1995 the Office of the Auditor-Controller absorbed a portion of the County Clerk functions including Marriage Licenses, Fictitious Business Name Statements, Process Server Registrations, Notary Oath Filings, Unlawful Detainer Assistant Registrations and powers of attorney.

The mission of the County of Lake Auditor-Controller's Office is to maintain financial accounting integrity for Lake County citizens, County Departments, Special Districts and others entrusting their funds in the County Treasury.
In this we shall strive to:

  • Provide accurate and timely financial information as provided by the resources available to us.
  • Treat employees, departments, customers, clients and the public professionally, respectfully and responsively.
  • Encourage employee participation and advancement within our team.
  • Promote ideas for efficiency from employees, customers, clients and all those using our services.

Staff

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 Cathy Saderlund
 Auditor-Controller/County Clerk
 Vacant  Assistant Auditor-Controller
 Amanda Johnson
  Property Tax Coordinator
 Anthony Valdez
  Payroll Specialist
 Kris Amante
  Supervising Payroll Analyst
 Danielle Vaars
   Accountant-Auditor – GL/Financial Reporting
 Mandy Figg
   Accountant-Auditor – Cost Plan/All Functions
 Rick Ensley
   Deputy County Clerk/Fiscal Support
 Danielle Barwacz
   Accounting Technician-Auditor – Accounts Payable
 Amber Howe
   Accounting Technician-Auditor/Special Districts
 Connie Flores
  Account Clerk - Bilingual - All Functions
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