Administration & Finance

Administration
In January 2001 the County created the position of Controller/Administrator. The Board of Commissioners looks to this officer to provide overall management, leadership and direction to the agencies and programs of Mecosta County in a manner consistent with state law and the policies of the Board. The office of Controller/Administrator is responsible for directing the development and attainment of overall county goals and objectives including those of county agencies and programs.
The Controller/Administrator, under the general direction of the Board and through such assistants as are authorized, directs and coordinates the administration of programs and services; Directs the gathering and analysis of financial, program, and other information; provides general supervision of non-elected department heads as assigned; functions as liaison between the Board of Commissioners and county departments and agencies; responsible for all Controller functions, such as accounting, procurement and facilities management, in accordance with MCL 46.13b; administers the County's risk management program; and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding county policies, budgets and financial plans, and programs and agencies; and carries out such other duties as the Board directs.

Mindy

Mindy Taylor
Finance Officer

(231) 796-2505
Fax: (231) 592-0121
Email Mindy

 

Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for budget preparation and control of budgetary accounts; the accounting, and payroll functions; and the production and dissemination of financial reports. The Finance Department is responsible for assistance and compilation of County Audit Reports. The Finance Director is appointed by the County Board and reports to and acts as a financial advisor to the Controller/Administrator.

Verification of Employment & Income
If you are calling for a Verification of Employment and Income please email the request along with a signed authorization of release to the Payroll Department or fax to 231-592-0121 attention Payroll.

1099 Recipients
The Mecosta County Accounting Office and our Worker’s Compensation auditor require a Certificate of Insurance and a W-9 to be on file in our office from all 1099 recipients. These forms will also need to be updated annually as you continue to provide our county with your services.

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County Budget12 documents

  • 2023 Budget
    document _recordid 857
  • 2022 Budget
    document _recordid 693
  • 2021 Budget
    document _recordid 518
  • 2012 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 13
  • 2013 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 12
  • 2014 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 11
  • 2015 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 10
  • 2016 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 9
  • 2017 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 8
  • 2018 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 7
  • 2019 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 6
  • 2020 Budget.pdf
    document _recordid 5

Dashboard28 documents

  • Performance Dashboard
    document _recordid 17
  • Financial Summary
    document _recordid 16
  • Municipal Dashboard
    document _recordid 15

20223 documents

  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2022)
    document _recordid 836
  • EVIP Projected Budget Report (2022)
    document _recordid 835
  • EVIP Debt Service Requirement (2022)
    document _recordid 834

20213 documents

  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2021)
    document _recordid 681
  • EVIP Debt Service Requirement (2021)
    document _recordid 680
  • EVIP Projected Budget Report (2021)
    document _recordid 679

20203 documents

  • EVIP Projected Budget Report (2020).pdf
    document _recordid 481
  • EVIP Debt Service Requirement (2020).pdf
    document _recordid 480
  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2020 signed).pdf
    document _recordid 479

20193 documents

  • EVIP Projected Budget Report (2019).pdf
    document _recordid 26
  • EVIP Debt Service Requirement (2019).pdf
    document _recordid 25
  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2019).pdf
    document _recordid 24

20182 documents

  • EVIP Debt Service Requirement (2018).pdf
    document _recordid 28
  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2018).pdf
    document _recordid 27

20172 documents

  • EVIP Projected Budget Report & Debt Service Requirement (2017).pdf
    document _recordid 30
  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2017).pdf
    document _recordid 29

20162 documents

  • EVIP Projected Budget Report & Debt Service Requirement (2016).pdf
    document _recordid 32
  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2016).pdf
    document _recordid 31

20152 documents

  • EVIP Projected Budget Report & Debt Service Requirement (2015).pdf
    document _recordid 34
  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2015).pdf
    document _recordid 33

20145 documents

  • EVIP UAL Plan.pdf
    document _recordid 39
  • EVIP Projected Budget Report & Debt Service Requirement (2014).pdf
    document _recordid 38
  • EVIP Certification UAL.pdf
    document _recordid 37
  • EVIP Certification of Consolidation (03.2014).pdf
    document _recordid 36
  • EVIP Certification of Accountability and Transparency (2014).pdf
    document _recordid 35