Program Information

The Brookings County Finance Office Department has 2 Divisions:

Finance Division:

• Accountable for revenue collected by all other county offices and appropriating the funds to the correct revenue account
• Bookkeeper of all county finances
• Issues distress warrants to the Sheriff in the event of non-payment on state sales taxes or unemployment insurance
• Keeps records of Commission proceedings
• Fiscal duties include conducting a monthly verification of all bank balances and cash items and making a report of the same to the County Commission.
• Preserves any documents, books, accounting records, maps, and other materials deposited in the Finance Office
• Keeps inventory of county property
• Maintains all Capital Assets records
• Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.
• Pays all the bills of the county including payroll
• Processes all county liquor licenses
• Publishes an annual report of the receipts and disbursements as well as the assets and liabilities of the county
• Parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability
• Application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older)
• Collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats)

Election Division

• Responsible for coordinating all countywide elections, including primary and general Elections.
• Responsible for the master voter registration list for Brookings County.
• Residents can register to vote and request absentee ballots for countywide, primary and general elections from the County Finance Office.

Eligibility

Reside in Brookings County

Disabilities access

Accessible parking, route, entrances, restrooms, and elevator.

Required Documents

Government issued photo ID or SD Driver's License.

Application Process

None