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.