Sheriff Austin Garrett informed the taxpayers of Hamilton County the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s FY2024 audit, conducted by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office, has been completed with no findings or discrepancies noted for the second consecutive year under his administration.
With an annual allocation of approximately $70 million, the HCSO manages one of the largest financial budgets within Hamilton County government.
“I am incredibly proud of the fiscal discipline and transparency demonstrated by our agency,” said Sheriff Garrett. “This achievement reflects the hard work and commitment of our leadership to ensure that taxpayer dollars are utilized efficiently and responsibly. This audit outcome would not have been possible without the leadership of my Chief of Staff, Ron Bernard, Senior Accounting Manager Carolyn Catchings, and their finance and purchasing team, who work diligently every day to ensure that the HCSO leads the way not only in law enforcement and corrections, but also in fulfilling our fiduciary responsibilities to the taxpayers of Hamilton County.”
The HCSO remains focused on utilizing taxpayer funding responsibly and prioritizing fiscal responsibility and transparency, said officials. This includes leveraging grant funding and cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiencies and maximize the value of public funds. This is evident in the fact it is currently managing over $13 million in federal, state and local grants, said officials.
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