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Carri L. Brown, PhD, MBA, CGFM

Fairfield County Auditor

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What the County Auditor is responsible for

Chief Fiscal OfficerKeeps the county's official financial records and issues every county payment.

County Tax AssessorAppraises and values all real property and administers tax levies & rates.

Licensing & WeightsIssues dog & vendor licenses and seals weights & measures countywide.

The County Auditor's duties are varied as set forth in the Ohio Revised Code, and include being the chief fiscal officer of the county and the county tax assessor, among others. Contrary to popular belief, the one thing the County Auditor does not have the legal authority to do is audit anyone — that is the responsibility of the Auditor of State.

To explain what the County Auditor really does, we have gathered a great deal of information and many useful items to help in your dealings with our office. You will find resources and forms you can complete and return, along with contact information so you can e-mail or call us. Real estate and tax data is attached to this site and is also available directly at realestate.co.fairfield.oh.us.

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