Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Department of
Examiners of Public Accounts
50 North Ripley Street, Room 3201
P.O. Box 302251
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2251
Website: www.examiners.alabama.gov
Dear Madam:
Under the authority of the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-SA-19, as added by
Act Number 2018-129, I submit this report on the results of the examination of the
Office of Judge of Probate, Chambers County, Alabama, for the period October 1, 2013
through September 30, 2017.
Respectfully submitted,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
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18-405
Table of Contents
Page
Summary A
Financial Information 1
SUMMARY
The Office of Judge of Probate, Chambers County, Alabama, is responsible for various
Probate Court matters in accordance with the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 12-13-1, and is
responsible for assessing the appropriate fees and court costs for each case under the Court’s
jurisdiction in accordance with the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 12-19-90. The Judge of
Probate, an elected official, is also responsible for issuing and collecting the related fees on
certain business or professional licenses, motor vehicle licenses and special permits, drivers’
licenses, boat registrations, conservation licenses, and marriage licenses and for recording and
collecting taxes on deeds and mortgages in accordance with various provisions of the Code of
Alabama 1975. The Office is also responsible for the assessment and collection of ad
valorem taxes and casual sales and use tax. All fees and taxes collected are distributed in
accordance with prevailing statutes.
Honorable Brandy C. Easlick served as Judge of Probate during the examination period.
Exhibits 2, 9, 16 and 23 contain information on the receipts, disbursements and balances that
were collected by the Judge of Probate during the examination period. Exhibits 3 through 8,
Exhibits 10 through 15, Exhibits 17 through 22, and Exhibits 24 through 29, provide
information on the taxes that were assessed and collected by the Judge of Probate during the
examination period. Taxes were assessed based on the rates shown on Exhibit 30 for the
State, County, Boards of Education and the various municipalities. Exhibit 31 contains
information on the receipts, disbursements and balances of the Special Funds of the Judge of
Probate.
This report presents the results of an examination of the Judge of Probate and a review of
compliance by the Judge of Probate with applicable laws and regulations of the State of
Alabama in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Examiners of Public
Accounts under the authority of the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-5A-12, as added by
Act Number 2018-129.
Findings are numbered and reported by the examination period in which the finding originally
occurred.
18-405 A
Instances of noncompliance with state and local laws and regulations and other matters
were found during the examination as shown on the Schedule of State and Local Compliance
and Other Findings and they are summarized below.
CURRENT FINDINGS
2017-001 relates to the failure of the Judge of Probate to ensure that all money collected is
deposited into the official bank account.
2017-002 relates to the failure of the Judge of Probate to establish internal controls to
ensure that the transfer of money between bank accounts is authorized.
2017-003 relates to bank accounts not being reconciled to the cashbook and the failure to
investigate and resolve any differences noted.
Instances of noncompliance with state and local laws and regulations and other matters were
found during prior examinations as shown on the Schedule of State and Local Compliance
and Other Findings and they are summarized below. These instances relate to the period
January 15, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
PRIOR FINDINGS
2013-001 relates to the failure of the Judge of Probate to maintain a summary of all
remittances to the various agencies for each year.
There were errors in the distribution of collections that resulted in amounts due and overpaid.
Amounts due include amounts at the examination ending date which should have previously
been remitted to the proper agencies. These amounts result from errors in the distribution of
collections, failure to collect all costs that have been levied by a particular agency, or from
calculation errors in the distribution reports. Amounts overpaid include amounts remitted to
an agency by the Judge of Probate in excess of amounts the agency was entitled to receive.
Exhibit 1 summarizes the amounts due and overpaid by the Judge of Probate. Amounts due,
except those for interest earned, were settled at the conclusion of the examination. A refund
petition was furnished to the Judge of Probate for the amounts overpaid.
18-405 B
As reflected on Exhibit 32, the former Bookkeeper of the Judge of Probate’s office was
responsible for deposits where the amount of cash recorded on the deposit slips by the
bookkeeper, and deposited into the bank, was less than the amount of cash collected by the
clerks and verified by the bookkeeper. A letter was sent to the employee requesting
repayment in the amount of $299,861.68. At a meeting before the Chief Examiner, the
employee failed to show just cause as to why these charges should be relieved; therefore,
relief was accordingly denied as evidenced by the Order of the Chief Examiner contained in
this report. The charges remain due and unpaid and, as a result, this report will be certified to
the District Attorney for collection.
The Official was invited to discuss the results of this report at an exit conference. Also in
attendance were representatives from the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts:
Tammy D. Shelley, Audit Manager and Marian B. Hill, Examiner.
18-405 C
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Schedule of State and Local
Compliance and Other Findings
D
Schedule of State and Local Compliance and Other Findings
For the Period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2017
Ref.
No. Finding/Noncompliance
2017-001 Finding:
The Minimum Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as
prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts, require that deposits be
made intact. The Chambers County Judge of Probate has procedures relating to
monies being deposited intact into the Official’s Operating Bank Account on a
daily basis. Each individual clerk collects and receipts money for the day's
transactions. At the end of the day, each clerk retains a pre-determined amount to
be used for the next day's change fund and remits the remaining money to the
bookkeeper. The bookkeeper: (1) generates a computer deposit breakdown report
detailing each individual clerk's collections, specifically an analysis of cash,
checks and credit cards collected for the day's transactions; (2) verifies the money
collected by the individual clerks. If there are any discrepancies identified
between the amounts of cash, checks and credit cards collected by the clerk and
the amounts remitted to the bookkeeper, the bookkeeper and the clerk investigate
and correct any discrepancies; (3) combines all the individual clerks collections
for the day by cash, checks and credit cards and compares it to the deposit
breakdown report; (4) prepares the deposit slip for all cash and checks collected
by all the clerks; and (5) is responsible for taking the money to the bank to be
deposited.
Numerous instances were noted where the amount of cash recorded on the
deposit slip by the bookkeeper, and deposited into the bank, was less than the
amount of cash collected by the clerks and verified by the bookkeeper. These
amounts totaling $299,861.68 are reflected as a charge against an employee as
reflected on Exhibit 32.
Recommendation:
All money collected should be deposited intact in accordance with the Minimum
Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as prescribed by the
Chief Examiner of Public Accounts.
2017-002 Finding:
An adequate system of internal controls for the Office of Judge of Probate
requires proper controls be in place to ensure that the transfer of money between
bank accounts is properly authorized by the official. Several instances were
noted in which an employee of the Probate Office transferred a total of
$170,000.00 from the Judge of Probate’s Discretionary Fund Accounts to the
Operating Account without the knowledge or approval of the Judge of Probate.
Recommendation:
The Office of Judge of Probate should implement adequate internal controls to
ensure that the transfer of money between bank accounts is properly authorized
by the Judge of Probate.
Ref.
No. Finding/Noncompliance
2017-003 Finding:
The Minimum Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as
prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts, require all bank account
balances to be properly reconciled to the cashbook balances monthly and an
analysis of balances on hand to be maintained noting any differences or
reconciling items and investigating those items in a timely manner. During the
examination period, bank account balances were not reconciled to the cashbook
balances nor was an analysis of balances on hand maintained. Differences
between the cashbook and the balances on hand were not investigated nor
resolved in a timely manner.
Recommendation:
All bank account balances should be properly reconciled to the cashbook
balances on a monthly basis and an accurate analysis of balances on hand should
be maintained in accordance with the Minimum Accounting Requirements for the
Office of Judge of Probate, as prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public
Accounts, and any differences or reconciling items should be investigated
thoroughly and corrections made in a timely manner.
2017-004 Finding:
The Minimum Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as
prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts, require the Judge of
Probate to maintain a cashbook summarizing all accounting activity for a month
to include all daily collections, cash over or short each day of the reporting period
and the actual bank deposit amount. The cashbook should also record
disbursement checks and transfers for the reporting period. All distribution
reports must reconcile to the collections as reflected on the cashbook before
checks are written or transfers made. The collections less the disbursements
should leave a zero balance in the cashbook except for amounts not due to be
remitted which should be identified. During the examination period, the Judge of
Probate did not maintain a cashbook summarizing all accounting activity,
therefore collections and disbursements did not reconcile.
Recommendation:
The Judge of Probate should maintain a cashbook in accordance with the
Minimum Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as
prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts.
Ref.
No. Finding/Noncompliance
2013-001 Finding:
The Minimum Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as
prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts, require that a summary of
all remittances to the various agencies be prepared for each year. A summary
was prepared by the Judge of Probate but was not complete and numerous entries
were incorrect.
Recommendation:
The Judge of Probate should prepare an accurate and complete summary of all
remittances to the various agencies each year in accordance with the Minimum
Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as prescribed by the
Chief Examiner of Public Accounts.
2013-002 Finding:
The Minimum Accounting Requirements for the Office of Judge of Probate, as
prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts, require the maintenance of
a returned check register that reflects all returned checks, date returned, date
collected and balances of returned checks that are uncollected at the end of each
month. During the examination period, the Judge of Probate did not maintain a
complete returned check register.
Recommendation:
Returned check records should be complete and a returned check register should
be maintained in accordance with Minimum Accounting Requirements for the
Office of Judge of Probate, as prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public
Accounts.
1
Summary of Audit Settlement
October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2017
2016-2017
Audit Settlement
Amounts Amounts
Due Overpaid
State of Alabama
Drivers License
General Fund $ $
Highway Traffic and Safety Fund
Total Drivers License
Total State of Alabama
Chambers County
Drivers License
General Fund
Public Highway and Traffic
Total Drivers License
Interest Earned - General Fund 355.01
Interest Earned - Discretionary Fund of Judge of Probate 14.18
Interest Earned - Discretionary Fund of Revenue Commissioner 14.18
Total Chambers County 383.37
$ $ (4,437.50) $ $ (2,894.00)
(7,390.50) (7,461.25)
(11,828.00) (10,355.25)
(11,828.00) (10,355.25)
(202.20) (116.40)
(303.30) (174.60)
(505.50) (291.00)
343.90 487.09
14.54 20.74
14.54 20.74
372.98 (505.50) 528.57 (291.00)
(168.50) (97.00)
(168.50) (97.00)
2013-2014
Audit Settlement
Amounts Amounts
Due Overpaid
State of Alabama
Drivers License
General Fund $ $ (1,787.00)
Highway Traffic and Safety Fund (1,279.50)
Total Drivers License (3,066.50)
Total State of Alabama (3,066.50)
Chambers County
Drivers License
General Fund (84.60)
Public Highway and Traffic (126.90)
Total Drivers License (211.50)
Interest Earned - General Fund 560.39
Interest Earned - Discretionary Fund of Judge of Probate 20.67
Interest Earned - Discretionary Fund of Revenue Commissioner 20.67
Total Chambers County 601.73 (211.50)
$ $ (9,118.50) $ $ (9,118.50)
(16,131.25) (16,131.25)
(25,249.75) (25,249.75)
(25,249.75) (25,249.75)
(403.20) (403.20)
(604.80) (604.80)
(1,008.00) (1,008.00)
1,746.39 1,746.39
70.13 70.13
70.13 70.13
1,886.65 (1,008.00) 1,886.65 (1,008.00)
4,186.11 4,186.11
4,186.11 4,186.11
(4,186.11) (4,186.11)
(4,186.11) (4,186.11)
4,186.11 (4,186.11) 4,186.11 (4,186.11)
(336.00) (336.00)
(336.00) (336.00)
Board of
State County Education
Receipts
Motor Vehicle License $ 1,038,518.92 $ 62,965.96 $ 9,042.00
Business-Privilege License 20,175.39 58,689.58
Recordation Tax 138,603.61 69,301.80
Drivers License 120,414.51 9,337.50
Marriage License 5,340.00
Store License 7,980.98
Conservation License 4,377.70
Boat Registrations 32,920.00
Title Fees 59,880.00
Temporary Tags 87.00
Mandatory Liability Insurance Fees 86,940.00 4,830.00
Ad Valorem Tax 264,296.05 914,592.83 553,851.50
Casual Sales Tax 464,806.78 178,510.10 116,149.75
Interest Earned 383.37
Land Redemption by Individuals
Transaction Fees
Special Indexing Fees
Copy Fees
Remote Access Fees
Other Fees
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Receipts 2,244,340.94 1,298,611.14 679,043.25
Disbursements
Remittances:
Taxes, Licenses and Fees 2,244,340.94 1,298,227.77 679,043.25
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Disbursements 2,244,340.94 1,298,227.77 679,043.25
1,172.00 1,172.00
62,768.52 62,768.52
760.00 760.00
72,882.76 72,882.76
383.37
4,569.48
(4,186.11)
$ $ $ $ $ 383.37
County
State County School
Taxes Taxes Taxes
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 279,563.13 $ 959,178.62 $ 589,260.91
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 669.29 2,320.32 1,422.00
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 77.26 265.56 162.49
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (5,014.01) (17,199.36) (10,507.52)
Receipts for Credit (1,603.28) (5,499.55) (3,409.24)
Sub-Total 273,692.39 939,065.59 576,928.64
Commissions Allowed (10,272.34) (25,348.76) (23,077.14)
Redemption Fees 876.00 876.00
Total 264,296.05 914,592.83 553,851.50
Disbursements
Remittances 264,296.05 914,592.83 553,851.50
Amounts Due 4,186.11
Sub-Total 264,296.05 914,592.83 558,037.61
Amounts Overpaid (4,186.11)
Total $ 264,296.05 $ 914,592.83 $ 553,851.50
8,400,980
$ 75,272.81 $ $ 1,903,275.47
224.76 4,636.37
41.04 546.35
(1,142.04) (33,862.93)
(463.56) (10,975.63)
73,933.01 1,863,619.63
(3,696.66) 62,394.90
1,752.00
70,236.35 62,394.90 1,865,371.63
General Soldier
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 107,524.28 $ 43,009.71
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 257.99 100.65
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 29.89 12.15
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (1,928.28) (771.63)
Receipts for Credit (616.55) (246.77)
Sub-Total 105,267.33 42,104.11
Commissions Allowed (3,535.34) (1,684.16)
Redemption Fees 876.00
Total 102,607.99 40,419.95
Disbursements
Remittances 102,607.99 40,419.95
Total $ 102,607.99 $ 40,419.95
43,002,580
$ 129,029.14 $ 279,563.13
310.65 669.29
35.22 77.26
(2,314.10) (5,014.01)
(739.96) (1,603.28)
126,320.95 273,692.39
(5,052.84) (10,272.34)
876.00
121,268.11 264,296.05
121,268.11 264,296.05
$ 121,268.11 $ 264,296.05
Road
General and Bridge
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 524,766.58 $ 176,353.76
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 1,272.25 426.72
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 144.72 48.69
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (9,409.57) (3,162.39)
Receipts for Credit (3,008.84) (1,011.09)
Sub-Total 513,765.14 172,655.69
Commissions Allowed (11,705.30) (6,906.22)
Redemption Fees 876.00
Total 502,935.84 165,749.47
Disbursements
Remittances 502,935.84 165,749.47
Total $ 502,935.84 $ 165,749.47
43,002,580 43,002,580
County-Wide District 1
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 412,907.15 $ 47,536.36
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 995.28 118.60
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 113.80 12.30
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (7,405.04) (726.80)
Receipts for Credit (2,367.74) (242.81)
Sub-Total 404,243.45 46,697.65
Commissions Allowed (16,169.74) (1,867.90)
Total 388,073.71 44,829.75
Disbursements
Remittances 388,073.71 44,829.75
Amounts Due 4,186.11
Sub-Total 392,259.82 44,829.75
Amounts Overpaid (4,186.11)
Total $ 388,073.71 $ 44,829.75
25,676,640 5,733,220
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 334,993.51 $ 77,913.64 $ 412,907.15
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 807.48 187.80 995.28
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 92.33 21.47 113.80
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (6,007.74) (1,397.30) (7,405.04)
Receipts for Credit (1,920.96) (446.78) (2,367.74)
Sub-Total 327,964.62 76,278.83 404,243.45
Commissions Allowed (13,118.60) (3,051.14) (16,169.74)
Total 314,846.02 73,227.69 388,073.71
Disbursements
Remittances 310,659.91 77,413.80 388,073.71
Amounts Due 4,186.11 4,186.11
Sub-Total 314,846.02 77,413.80 392,259.82
Amounts Overpaid (4,186.11) (4,186.11)
Total $ 314,846.02 $ 73,227.69 $ 388,073.71
Lanett
General School LaFayette
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 28,666.07 $ 28,666.07 $ 17,393.77
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 91.23 91.22 41.58
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 16.84 16.84 7.32
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (412.79) (412.79) (304.63)
Receipts for Credit (190.31) (190.30) (70.57)
Sub-Total 28,171.04 28,171.04 17,067.47
Commissions Allowed (1,408.56) (1,408.54) (853.38)
Total 26,762.48 26,762.50 16,214.09
Disbursements
Remittances 26,762.48 26,762.50 16,214.09
Total $ 26,762.48 $ 26,762.50 $ 16,214.09
Board of
State County Education
Receipts
Motor Vehicle License $ 1,037,413.39 $ 62,054.98 $ 9,526.15
Business-Privilege License 19,185.94 57,499.57
Recordation Tax 133,884.82 66,942.41
Drivers License 129,957.25 9,639.25
Store License 8,614.33
Conservation License 5,686.00
Boat Registrations 34,835.00
Title Fees 58,915.00
Temporary Tags 58.50
Mandatory Liability Insurance Fees 34,020.00 1,890.00
Ad Valorem Tax 274,991.21 951,315.45 576,069.33
Casual Sales Tax 467,908.00 151,021.39 121,137.09
Interest Earned 372.98
Land Redemptions by Individuals
Transaction Fees
Special Indexing Fees
Copy Fees
Remote Access Fees
Other Fees
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Receipts 2,205,469.44 1,300,736.03 706,732.57
Disbursements
Remittances:
Taxes, Licenses and Fees 2,217,297.44 1,300,868.55 706,732.57
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Disbursements 2,217,297.44 1,300,868.55 706,732.57
646.00 646.00
129,667.52 129,667.52
1,172.00 1,172.00
62,768.52 62,768.52
(168.50) (12,129.02)
372.98
(168.50) (12,502.00)
$ $ (168.50) $ $ $ (12,129.02)
County
State County School
Taxes Taxes Taxes
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 291,397.73 $ 999,743.14 $ 614,232.51
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 693.14 2,399.71 1,469.98
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 96.43 327.64 201.13
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (4,640.11) (15,916.72) (9,730.71)
Receipts for Credit (2,881.10) (9,883.24) (6,100.68)
Sub-Total 284,666.09 976,670.53 600,072.23
Commissions Allowed (10,626.88) (26,307.08) (24,002.90)
Redemption Fees 952.00 952.00
Total 274,991.21 951,315.45 576,069.33
Disbursements
Remittances 274,991.21 951,315.45 576,069.33
Total $ 274,991.21 $ 951,315.45 $ 576,069.33
8,662,920
$ 77,272.96 $ $ 1,982,646.34
230.70 4,793.53
45.24 670.44
(1,062.20) (31,349.74)
(729.99) (19,595.01)
75,756.71 1,937,165.56
(3,787.82) 64,724.68
1,904.00
71,968.89 64,724.68 1,939,069.56
General Soldier
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 112,076.05 $ 44,830.42
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 267.36 104.38
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 37.25 15.02
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (1,784.67) (714.01)
Receipts for Credit (1,108.09) (443.34)
Sub-Total 109,487.90 43,792.47
Commissions Allowed (3,619.76) (1,751.70)
Redemption Fees 952.00
Total 106,820.14 42,040.77
Disbursements
Remittances 106,820.14 42,040.77
Total $ 106,820.14 $ 42,040.77
44,830,420
$ 134,491.26 $ 291,397.73
321.40 693.14
44.16 96.43
(2,141.43) (4,640.11)
(1,329.67) (2,881.10)
131,385.72 284,666.09
(5,255.42) (10,626.88)
952.00
126,130.30 274,991.21
126,130.30 274,991.21
$ 126,130.30 $ 274,991.21
Road
General and Bridge
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 546,928.02 $ 183,832.60
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 1,315.77 440.86
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 179.93 59.83
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (8,707.95) (2,926.50)
Receipt for Credit (5,407.07) (1,817.12)
Sub-Total 534,308.70 179,589.67
Commissions Allowed (12,116.18) (7,183.58)
Redemptions Fees 952.00
Total 523,144.52 172,406.09
Disbursements
Remittances 523,144.52 172,406.09
Total $ 523,144.52 $ 172,406.09
44,830,420 44,380,420
County-Wide District 1
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 430,399.91 $ 52,003.43
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 1,029.12 127.48
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 141.30 12.46
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (6,852.71) (800.08)
Receipts for Credit (4,254.97) (701.43)
Sub-Total 420,462.65 50,641.86
Commissions Allowed (16,818.50) (2,025.68)
Total 403,644.15 48,616.18
Disbursements
Remittances 403,644.15 48,616.18
Total $ 403,644.15 $ 48,616.18
26,339,380 5,812,040
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 344,542.79 $ 85,857.12 $ 430,399.91
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 823.83 205.29 1,029.12
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 113.11 28.19 141.30
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (5,485.72) (1,366.99) (6,852.71)
Receipts for Credit (3,406.18) (848.79) (4,254.97)
Sub-Total 336,587.83 83,874.82 420,462.65
Commissions Allowed (13,463.50) (33,545.00) (16,818.50)
Total 323,124.33 50,329.82 403,644.15
Disbursements
Remittances 323,124.33 80,519.82 403,644.15
Total $ 323,124.33 $ 80,519.82 $ 403,644.15
Lanett
General School LaFayette
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 29,046.30 $ 29,046.30 $ 18,607.06
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 88.36 88.35 52.86
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 18.33 18.33 8.58
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (393.83) (393.83) (269.64)
Receipts for Credit (266.65) (266.64) (189.80)
Sub-Total 28,492.51 28,492.51 18,209.06
Commissions Allowed (1,424.62) (1,424.62) (910.46)
Total 27,067.89 27,067.89 17,298.60
Disbursements
Remittances 27,067.89 27,067.89 17,298.60
Total $ 27,067.89 $ 27,067.89 $ 17,298.60
Board of
State County Education
Receipts
Motor Vehicle License $ 1,021,338.48 $ 61,818.12 $ 7,300.59
Business-Privilege License 20,558.96 61,474.71
Recordation Tax 166,653.35 83,326.68
Drivers License 112,823.75 9,186.00
Marriage License 3,660.00
Store License 9,172.44
Conservation License 5,671.90
Boat Registrations 33,761.00
Title Fees 55,550.00
Temporary Tags 106.50
Mandatory Liability Insurance Fees 18,540.00 1,030.00
Ad Valorem Tax 263,570.76 912,051.96 552,345.96
Casual Sales Tax 456,644.00 46,577.79 116,854.95
Interest Earned 528.57
Land Redemptions by Individuals
Transaction Fees
Special Indexing Fees
Copy Fees
Remote Access Fees
Other Fees
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Receipts 2,168,051.14 1,175,993.83 676,501.50
Disbursements
Remittances:
Taxes, Licenses and Fees 2,178,406.39 1,175,756.26 676,501.50
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Disbursements 2,178,406.39 1,175,756.26 676,501.50
628,678.90 628,678.90
646.00 646.00
129,667.52 129,667.52
(97.00) (10,214.68)
528.57
(97.00) (10,743.25)
$ $ (97.00) $ $ $ (10,214.68)
County
State County School
Taxes Taxes Taxes
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 278,800.99 $ 956,512.47 $ 587,694.61
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 702.59 2,434.08 1,491.20
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 89.50 302.29 185.57
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (2,475.28) (8,489.36) (5,201.26)
Receipts for Credit (4,172.84) (14,298.14) (8,809.74)
Sub-Total 272,944.96 936,461.34 575,360.38
Commissions Allowed (10,248.20) (25,283.38) (23,014.42)
Redemption Fees 874.00 874.00
Total 263,570.76 912,051.96 552,345.96
Disbursements
Remittances 263,570.76 912,051.96 552,345.96
Total $ 263,570.76 $ 912,051.96 $ 552,345.96
8,707,300
$ 77,998.91 $ $ 1,901,006.98
224.83 4,852.70
27.73 605.09
(554.39) (16,720.29)
(1,120.73) (28,401.45)
76,576.35 1,861,343.03
(3,828.86) 62,374.86
1,748.00
72,747.49 62,374.86 1,863,091.03
General Soldier
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 107,231.15 $ 42,892.46
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 270.97 105.77
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 34.56 14.01
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (952.00) (380.89)
Receipts for Credit (1,604.72) (642.28)
Sub-Total 104,979.96 41,989.07
Commissions Allowed (3,529.60) (1,679.56)
Redemption Fees 874.00
Total 102,324.36 40,309.51
Disbursements
Remittances 102,324.36 40,309.51
Total $ 102,324.36 $ 40,309.51
42,892,460
$ 128,677.38 $ 278,800.99
325.85 702.59
40.93 89.50
(1,142.39) (2,475.28)
(1,925.84) (4,172.84)
125,975.93 272,944.96
(5,039.04) (10,248.20)
874.00
120,936.89 263,570.76
120,936.89 263,570.76
$ 120,936.89 $ 263,570.76
Road
General and Bridge
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 523,264.67 $ 175,893.04
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 1,334.47 447.70
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 166.50 55.05
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (4,645.34) (1,561.26)
Receipts for Credit (7,830.96) (2,631.78)
Sub-Total 512,289.34 172,202.75
Commissions Allowed (11,675.78) (6,888.12)
Redemption Fees 874.00
Total 501,487.56 165,314.63
Disbursements
Remittances 501,487.56 165,314.63
Total $ 501,487.56 $ 165,314.63
42,892,460 42,892,460
County-Wide District 1
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 411,801.57 $ 49,610.72
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 1,043.50 145.33
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 130.52 14.32
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (3,655.62) (556.49)
Receipts for Credit (6,162.49) (691.81)
Sub-Total 403,157.48 48,522.07
Commissions Allowed (16,126.30) (1,940.88)
Total 387,031.18 46,581.19
Disbursements
Remittances 387,031.18 46,581.19
Total $ 387,031.18 $ 46,581.19
24,833,780 5,960,760
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 331,536.91 $ 80,264.66 $ 411,801.57
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 840.11 203.39 1,043.50
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 105.08 25.44 130.52
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (2,943.10) (712.52) (3,655.62)
Receipts for Credit (4,961.35) (1,201.14) (6,162.49)
Sub-Total 324,577.65 78,579.83 403,157.48
Commissions Allowed (12,983.10) (3,143.20) (16,126.30)
Total 311,594.55 75,436.63 387,031.18
Disbursements
Remittances 311,594.55 75,436.63 387,031.18
Total $ 311,594.55 $ 75,436.63 $ 387,031.18
Lanett
General School LaFayette
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 29,786.20 $ 29,786.20 $ 17,727.61
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 78.97 78.97 65.43
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 7.59 7.59 12.55
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (184.19) (184.18) (186.02)
Receipts for Credit (411.98) (411.98) (292.84)
Sub-Total 29,276.59 29,276.60 17,326.73
Commissions Allowed (1,463.84) (1,463.84) (866.34)
Total 27,812.75 27,812.76 16,460.39
Disbursements
Remittances 27,812.75 27,812.76 16,460.39
Total $ 27,812.75 $ 27,812.76 $ 16,460.39
Board of
State County Education
Receipts
Motor Vehicle License $ 998,291.18 $ 65,335.92 $ 8,091.06
Business-Privilege License 21,812.84 61,928.00
Recordation Tax 98,233.50 49,116.75
Drivers License 96,262.50 10,971.00
Marriage License 9,000.00
Store License 9,214.23
Conservation License 5,285.05
Boat Registrations 35,048.00
Title Fees 55,210.00
Temporary Tags 415.50
Mandatory Liability Insurance Fees 10,440.00 580.00
Ad Valorem Tax 248,708.40 831,072.53 521,728.81
Casual Sales Tax 388,346.10 149,141.83 99,788.09
Interest Earned 601.73
Land Redemptions by Individuals
Transaction Fees
Special Indexing Fees
Copy Fees
Remote Access Fees
Other Fees
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Receipts 1,976,267.30 1,168,747.76 629,607.96
Disbursements
Remittances:
Taxes, Licenses and Fees 1,979,333.80 1,168,357.53 629,607.96
Probate Court
Fiduciary Funds
Total Disbursements 1,979,333.80 1,168,357.53 629,607.96
229,136.30 229,136.30
628,678.90 628,678.90
(70.50) (2,746.77)
601.73
(70.50) (3,348.50)
$ $ (70.50) $ $ $ (2,746.77)
County
State County School
Taxes Taxes Taxes
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 262,444.74 $ 867,322.05 $ 553,224.56
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 628.57 2,104.64 1,338.11
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 92.59 299.81 192.12
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (1,811.40) (5,674.31) (3,456.71)
Receipts for Credit (3,601.74) (10,989.08) (7,830.61)
Sub-Total 257,752.76 853,063.11 543,467.47
Commissions Allowed (9,757.36) (22,703.58) (21,738.66)
Redemption Fees 713.00 713.00
Total 248,708.40 831,072.53 521,728.81
Disbursements
Remittances 248,708.40 831,072.53 521,728.81
Total $ 248,708.40 $ 831,072.53 $ 521,728.81
9,023,020
$ 81,591.06 $ $ 1,764,582.41
206.63 4,277.95
32.07 616.59
(423.35) (11,365.77)
(1,153.10) (23,574.53)
80,253.31 1,734,536.65
(4,012.65) 58,212.25
1,426.00
76,240.66 58,212.25 1,735,962.65
General Soldier
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 100,940.85 $ 40,376.34
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 242.52 94.47
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 35.68 14.47
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (696.64) (278.77)
Receipts for Credit (1,385.23) (554.22)
Sub-Total 99,137.18 39,652.29
Commissions Allowed (3,412.74) (1,586.09)
Redemption Fees 713.00
Total 96,437.44 38,066.20
Disbursements
Remittances 96,437.44 38,066.20
Total $ 96,437.44 $ 38,066.20
40,376,340
$ 121,127.55 $ 262,444.74
291.58 628.57
42.44 92.59
(835.99) (1,811.40)
(1,662.29) (3,601.74)
118,963.29 257,752.76
(4,758.53) (9,757.36)
713.00
114,204.76 248,708.40
114,204.76 248,708.40
$ 114,204.76 $ 248,708.40
Road
General and Bridge
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 492,566.60 $ 165,576.61
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 1,210.76 400.55
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 172.25 56.96
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (3,399.25) (1,142.49)
Receipts for Credit (6,720.29) (2,310.53)
Sub-Total 483,830.07 162,581.10
Commissions Allowed (11,106.59) (6,503.24)
Redemption Fees 713.00
Total 473,436.48 156,077.86
Disbursements
Remittances 473,436.48 156,077.86
Total $ 473,436.48 $ 156,077.86
40,376,340 40,376,340
County-Wide District 1
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 387,647.95 $ 49,065.88
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 937.56 120.58
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 135.16 15.22
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (2,443.95) (296.43)
Receipts for Credit (5,516.06) (576.22)
Sub-Total 380,760.66 48,329.03
Commissions Allowed (15,230.40) (1,933.16)
Total 365,530.26 46,395.87
Disbursements
Remittances 365,530.26 46,395.87
Total $ 365,530.26 $ 46,395.87
21,987,640 6,423,660
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 317,949.82 $ 69,698.13 $ 387,647.95
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 768.99 168.57 937.56
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 110.86 24.30 135.16
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (2,004.53) (439.42) (2,443.95)
Receipts for Credit (4,524.29) (991.77) (5,516.06)
Sub-Total 312,300.85 68,459.81 380,760.66
Commissions Allowed (12,492.02) (2,738.38) (15,230.40)
Total 299,808.83 65,721.43 365,530.26
Disbursements
Remittances 299,808.83 65,721.43 365,530.26
Total $ 299,808.83 $ 65,721.43 $ 365,530.26
Lanett
General School LaFayette
Receipts
Gross Taxes Assessed $ 32,118.30 $ 32,118.30 $ 16,457.96
Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest 83.61 83.61 38.05
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 14.66 14.66 2.72
Credit Vouchers Redeemed (167.24) (167.24) (82.94)
Receipts for Credit (445.09) (445.09) (223.92)
Sub-Total 31,604.24 31,604.24 16,191.87
Commissions Allowed (1,580.21) (1,580.21) (809.59)
Total 30,024.03 30,024.03 15,382.28
Disbursements
Remittances 30,024.03 30,024.03 15,382.28
Total $ 30,024.03 $ 30,024.03 $ 15,382.28
State Taxes
State taxes were assessed as provided by the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-8-3, as follows:
County Taxes
Municipal Taxes
Special
Special Probate Transaction
Discretionary Indexing Fee Fee
Fund Fund Fund Fund
Receipts
Interest Earned $ 290.19 $ 76.52 $ 129.27 $ 0.37
Special Indexing Fees 48,115.75
Special Probate Fees 7,396.00
Transaction Fees 455,967.64
Motor Vehicle Penalties
Copy Fees
Remote Access Fees
Reinstatement Fees
NSF Fees
Other 4,895.26 451.72
Total Receipts 290.19 53,087.53 7,525.27 456,419.73
Disbursements
Education/Travel/Salaries 2,176.82 154,569.70
Equipment
Rent 1,600.00
Postage 200.28 64,575.20
Software Maintenance 5,050.20 4,424.63
Supplies 8,314.04 12,842.03
Recording 148,704.00
Other 3,998.27 51,278.11
Transfers to Office Account 10,000.00 60,000.00
Total Disbursements 29,739.61 497,993.67
250.00 156,996.52
26,350.55 26,350.55
1,600.00
64,775.48
9,474.83
24,240.69 45,396.76
148,704.00
600.00 55,876.38
100,000.00 170,000.00
250.00 50,591.24 100,000.00 600.00 679,174.52
Amount Amount
Person/Official Amounts Due From Date Due Paid
63
State of Alabama
Department of
Examine rs of Public Accounts
Telephone (334) 242-9200
FAX (334) 242-1775
Rachel Laurie Riddle
Chief Examiner
Location:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 302251 Gordon Persons Building
50 North Ripley Street, Room 3201
Montgomery, AL 36130-2251
Montgomery, AL 36104-3833
This matter coming to be heard the 18th day of September 2018, pursuant to
the provisions ofthe Code ofAlabama 1975, Section 41-SA-20, as added by Act Number
2018-129, the ChiefExamin er is ofthe opinion that the Former Bookkeeper ofthe
Chambers County Judge of Probate's office has failed to show just cause why the charges
should not be paid. Therefore, relief from these charges is accordingly denied.