COUNTY AUDITOR
Rich Liggett, Meade County Auditor
1300 Sherman Street, Suite 126, Sturgis, SD 57785
605.347.2360
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Statement Regarding My Appointment as Meade County Auditor
With the recent vacancy in the Meade County Auditor's Office, Meade County needed to determine how to provide continuity for this important office. South Dakota law provides for the election of a County Auditor in each organized county, and SDCL Chapter 7-10 places a number of important responsibilities with the Auditor's Office.
As my time on the County Commission was coming to an end, Commissioner Deering and I discussed whether my experience in County government could be helpful during this transition. I agreed that, if the Commission believed it was in the best interest of the County, I would be willing to step in. The Commission has now made that appointment, and I have accepted the position.
I want people to understand why I accepted. I am here to help during a transition. I am not looking to make the Auditor position my next long-term role. We have good people working in the Auditor's Office, and they have stepped up and continued to meet the needs of the County through a period of change. I have confidence in them and appreciate the work they are doing.
The search for the next Auditor does not stop with my appointment. Meade County is accepting applications for this important position, and I hope we can find the right person sooner rather than later. Until then, I will support the staff, carry out the responsibilities of the Auditor, and provide stability for the County.
I appreciate the support I have received from County staff and want to thank the Commission for its confidence in me. Serving Meade County has meant a great deal to me, and I am glad to be able to help the County through this transition.
Richard Liggett
Meade County Auditor
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The auditor is the keeper of county records and acts as a bookkeeper for county business. Records may include documents, books or minutes from county commission meetings.
The primary source of county revenue is through property taxes. However, only about 27% of all property taxes go to fund county government, while the remaining 73% are used to fund schools and other local entities. It is the auditor's responsibility to figure real estate and mobile home taxes. It should be noted that the auditor does not appraise property value, but rather figures the property appraisal into a tax levy, which is forwarded to the county treasurer for collection.
Part of the county responsibility is to provide for the needy. In this aspect, many county auditors are generally given the task for handling indigent health care. Or rather, administering payment for medical services provided to people unable to pay for their treatment.
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