Mission Statement
The Clay County Treasurer's Office is dedicated to excellence by
providing courteous, friendly, and professional customer service in all aspects
of our county office. Respecting the citizens of Clay County by the power
entrusted in the Treasurer as the overseer of the revenues generated in Clay
County. Core Values
Customer
Service
Professionalism
Ethical
Conduct
Integrity
and honesty
Job
knowledge and skills
Progressive
Characteristics of the Treasurer
The Clay County Treasurer's capacity is that of a public administrator
whose authority is established by state government for the purpose of policing
county funds and maintaining complex financial records and accounts. The
Treasurer is an elected official with a four year term.
Duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, management, disbursement,
financial reporting, bonds and investment of all monies paid to the County and
serves as agent for the State of Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa
Department of Revenue and Finance.
The Treasurer compiles composite reports from individual record books to general
ledgers: reviews and reconciles receipts, bills, and cash received to assure
accuracy of figures to prevent discrepancies and financial loss. In addition,
the Treasurer categorizes, indexes, files and deposits materials, forms and
monies received to assure public funds are administered properly.
The Treasurer is responsible for the proper receipt, accounting and disbursement
of county funds within proper policies established by the State of Iowa, Clay
County Board of Supervisors and corporate and unincorporated taxing entities for
adequate financial control. Financial Management
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Investment of Revenues |
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Keep accurate record of monies received and disbursed |
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Check supporting data for all check and cash receipts from all
county monies |
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Submit accurate financial records for annual audit |
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Prepare monthly reports |
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Prepare reports throughout the year for the Clay County Board of
Supervisors and State Auditor |
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Consult with members of the Investment Committee (various members of
banking institutions in Clay County) |
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Update Investment Report annually if law changes |
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ACH transfers of monthly tax payments and from auto dealers |
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Send monthly monies to the Iowa Department of Transportation |
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Apportion taxes to various entities |
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Collect miscellaneous revenues from all county offices and
departments |
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Pays all county warrants drawn by county Auditor |
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Pays interest on drainage warrants not paid for lack of funds |
Click on the links below for more information:
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Leann Black
Clay County Treasurer
Address of
Treasurer's office:
Clay County
Administration Building
300 W 4th St. Ste. 4
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
Phone Number:
(712) 262-2179
FAX Number:
(712) 262-5793
Driver's License:
712-264-3917
Employees in
Treasurer's Office:
Casey Climer
Motor Vehicle Deputy
Scot Brown Clerk
Loree Zwemke
Clerk
Catie Swart Clerk
Amy Moser DL Examiner
Alicia Snyder DL Examiner
Treasurer's Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the Treasurer's office
Treasurer's Links:
Iowa State County Treasurer's Association
Other Related Links:
Get Your Tags
Iowa Department of Revenue
Iowa Motor Vehicle Division
Pay Your Taxes Online
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa Department of Transportation |