The auditor trains election workers and prepares, distributes and tabulates ballots. Since 1994, city elections have been held in conjunction with primary elections. The county auditor is the election administrator for primary, general and special county, state and federal elections. Auditors are required to prepare year-end financial statements.
The auditor's office handles all aspects of county payroll checks, related reports and benefits records. Before the county commission approves payment of bills, the auditor checks all the requests for payments.
The auditor oversees all fiscal action, ensuring that funds are used properly. Auditors are elected to four-year terms and officially assume office the first Monday in April. Most auditors are responsible for a broad range of other administrative duties. As defined in the North Dakota Century Code, the auditor is the chief financial officer, elections officer and secretary to the county commission. The auditor's office is the hub of every courthouse.
