The Highlands County Sheriff's Office maintains financial records for the general fund, special revenue funds, and trust and agency funds of the Sheriff's Office. Accounting is responsible for ensuring all county financial assets is safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposition and that all transactions are properly recorded for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Unit is responsible for writing, budgeting, accounting and fiscally reporting all grants obtained by the Sheriff's Office which provide significant cost savings to the taxpayers as an alternative source of revenue. Accounting further conducts internal audits to safeguard assets, ensure validity of financial records and reports, promote adherence to policies, procedures, regulations and laws, and promote effectiveness and efficiency of operations and assists the County's external auditors with their year-end financial audit.

2006 Annual Financial Statements