Tax collector reports 99.55% collection rate for fiscal year 2024; commissioners approve order of collection
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Summary
Tax office reported a 99.55% collection rate and an ending balance on the levy; commissioners voted to accept the tax settlement and order of collection as presented.
McDowell County tax collector Linda Andre presented the annual settlement and order of collection for fiscal year 2024 at the Aug. 11 meeting and told commissioners the collection rate for the levy finished at 99.55%.
Andre said the levy for the year was about $33,600,000 and that the ending balance at fiscal year end was roughly $152,000. She also reported that collections on prior‑year delinquencies (2014–2023) totaled about $104,852 (as presented). When a commissioner asked how the county handles amounts that remain uncollected, Andre said the office ‘‘continues to collect’’ delinquencies rather than automatically turning accounts over to a collection agency.
Commissioner moved to approve the tax settlement and order of collection as presented; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote.
Ending: The Board approved the settlement and the county tax office will continue collection efforts on delinquent accounts.