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County auditor reports website and service updates, requests $50,000 budget reduction
Summary
County Auditor David Cadd told council the auditor's office launched a new website and tax calculator, uses Zendesk for public requests, and is proposing no new positions and a $50,000 reduction in its FY26 budget.
Auditor David Cadd updated the council on office improvements and his FY26 budget request. Cadd said the office launched a new website with nearly 72,000 hits and a tax calculator that registered nearly 16,000 views; he said the office also implemented Zendesk and logged tens of thousands of tickets, resolving a large share quickly.
Cadd said the auditor's office is requesting no new full‑time personnel for FY26, cited one longstanding vacancy for a property inspector, and said he planned to reduce the auditor's budget by $50,000 to return funds to taxpayers. He described using online tools to reduce foot traffic and phone volumes and said he would welcome council audits of the office. He also noted one open inspector position that had been difficult to fill during the past year.
Council members praised the new tax calculator and discussed usability; Cadd said staff would continue to improve navigation and suggested the county RFP for a new consolidated county website next year could include fee‑display and calculator features.
Ending: Cadd said he will continue to pursue efficiencies, keep a hiring vacancy open for now, and that his FY26 request shows a $50,000 reduction from current appropriations.
