Mission Statement:
To perform professionally the statutory duties of the County Auditor-Treasurer with integrity, independence, and a spirit of technological innovation while emphasizing outstanding customer service, excellent public information, and efficient use of taxpayer resources with a streamlined, well-trained and appropriately compensated staff
The Auditor-Treasurer serves as:
- Chief financial and investment officer
- Chief election official
- Administrator of all aspects of property taxation as well as special assessments and ditch
- Liaison between 16 township boards, 7 city councils, 32 precincts, 8 school districts, and 4 neighboring counties with drainage issues
- Member of the County Board of Equalization, the County Canvassing Committee, County Extension Committee and various other committees, councils, and boards as appointed or directed by the County Board of Commissioners.
Jean Prochniak, Auditor/Treasurer:
Jean was sworn in as the Brown County Auditor-Treasurer on January 5, 2015. She was elected to a four-year term on November 4th, 2014.
Auditor/Treasurer Staff:
Assistant Auditor-Treasurer: Kelly Hotovec
Property Tax Specialist: Resa Harris
Property Maintenance & Drainage Specialist:
Jill Derksen
Property Maintenance & Collections Specialist:
Cindy Rueckert
Financial Manager: Steven Rutscher
Financial Assistant: Cindy Meyer