b'TreasurerBeaufort County TreasurerMission StatementThe Beaufort County Treasurers Oce, professionals serving with innovation and enthusiasm.Core ValuesOwn EverythingEvolve with PurposeServe with PassionGoals and ObjectivesMaintain outstanding collection rates and minimize delinquencies through frequent and innovative customercommunications, creating a positive customer experience and consistent funding for Beaufort Countys agenciesContinue maximizing investments so the publics tax dollars produce income and are not just spentDepartment DescriptionAnelectedocial,theTreasurerservesastheCountyschiefbankerandinvestmentocerandhasthestatutoryresponsibility of pursuing, collecting and disbursing all property tax revenues, current and delinquent, on behalf of the County,schooldistrictandothertaxingauthoritieswithintheboundariesofBeaufortCounty.TheTreasureralsoservesasadepository for Beaufort County Government, its departments, and the Beaufort County School District.Performance MeasuresAchieved a collection rate of 99.02% for Tax Year 2021Processed over 302,000 payments and more than 61,000 customer inquiriesManaging an average of $650 million across 58 accountsEarned over $1.4 million in investment earningsBudget Highlights and Special NotesThe Treasurers Oce 2022-2023 scal year is consistent with the prior year, with the exception of increased mailing costs,and reects the funds needed to continue providing a high-quality customer experience for current customers as well as newcustomers who have decided to call Beaufort County home. The increase in population and property ownership results in moretax bills, increased payment volumes, and a greater need for innovative customer care. The requested funding will allow us tosuccessfully address these increases in a manner that put customer needs rst and maintains a high collection rate.Expenditures Summary$2,293,164 -$248(-0.01% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 395'