Utah County

Auditor

The Auditor's office ensures accurate fund management, supports informed decisions, and administers property tax relief to protect Utah County residents.

What Does the Auditor Department Do?

Finance Division Services

Accounting
Manages financial reporting, audits, weekly warrants, ledger reconciliation, grant compliance, fixed assets, and county financial policies.
Budgeting
Assists departments with budgets, prepares the tentative budget, reviews adjustments, analyzes fees, and manages capital improvements and equipment replacement.
Purchasing
Enforces procurement rules, assists with purchases, and oversees purchasing card management.

Other Auditor Functions

Internal Audit 
Conducts independent audits and consulting services to ensure accountability and transparency. Manages a Tip Hotline for reporting potential misuse of County funds and assets. Develops an annual audit plan for Audit Committee approval, with completed reports published on the County website.
Tax Administration 
Issues property valuation notices, manages tax relief programs, processes valuation and Greenbelt Rollback appeals, and oversees the May Tax Sale.
May Tax Sale ->
Information related to the annual sale of property due to unpaid property taxes.
Tax Relief ->
Eligibility information and instructions for how to apply for tax relief programs.
External Purchasing ->
Current RFPs, bid results for current and prior years, vendor forms, and terms and conditions.
Valuation Appeals ->
Instructions for appealing property tax values.
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Internal Audit

Internal auditing strengthens Utah County by providing independent, risk-based assurance and advice to elected officials and management. It enhances the county's ability to achieve its objectives, improve governance, risk management, and controls, support decision-making and oversight, build credibility with stakeholders, and better serve the public interest.

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Behind the Ledger

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How Property Taxes Work in Utah

By Rod Mann, Utah County Auditor | August 9, 2025

“Owning property comes with ongoing financial responsibilities, one of the most significant being property taxes. These mandatory payments fund essential public services and infrastructure. Without them, local government functions would struggle to operate. “Property taxes are enforced by state and local governments, with authority derived from state constitutions and statutes. These laws grant municipalities the power to collect revenue from property owners, ensuring a steady funding source for public services. “Property owners benefit from services such as law enforcement, fire protection, and road maintenance, which help maintain property values and community stability.” — Accounting Insights, 25 Feb 2025

You Have More Influence Than You Think

By Rod Mann, Utah County Auditor | August 1, 2025

“No individual is so insignificant as to be without influence. The changes in our varying moods are all recorded in the delicate barometers of the lives of others. We should ever let our influence filter through human love and sympathy. We should not be merely an influence,―we should be an inspiration. By our very presence we should be a tower of strength to the hungering human souls around us..” ~William George Jordan, The Majesty of Calmness, 1900

Understanding Utah County’s 2025 Property Tax Increase

By Rod Mann, Utah County Auditor | July 26, 2025

A first response to issues raised during the 2025 property tax increase process.

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County Auditor - Rod Mann

Prior to being elected County Auditor Rod served as Mayor of Highland City and as a member of Highland's City Council. Rod has held executive positions at a number of high-tech firms. He is committed to transparency and public involvement and has learned through public service to assume good intent, to be slow to judge, and that contention rarely, if ever, leads to positive outcomes.