Duties and Responsibilities of the Winneshiek County Treasurer

Jun 24, 2025 12:00 PM
Timothy Smock
Duties and Responsibilities of the Winneshiek County Treasurer

DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom

Tim Smock, Winneshiek County Treasurer, will be joining our noon meeting to engage members in conversation about the ways in which the Winneshiek County Treasurer’s Office serves the residents of the county. He will also discuss how public funds are kept secure through detailed financial reporting, accurate reconciliation, and careful investment practices. He will entertain questions at the conclusion of his presentation.

The Winneshiek County Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, management, disbursement, financial reporting, and investment of all monies paid to the County and serves as agent for the State of Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance. The Treasurer compiles composite reports from individual record books to general ledgers, reviews and reconciles receipts, bills, and cash received to assure accuracy of figures to prevent discrepancies and financial loss. In addition, the Treasurer categorizes, indexes, files and deposits materials, forms and monies received to assure public funds are administered properly. The Treasurer is also responsible for the proper receipt, accounting and disbursement of county funds within proper policies established by the State of Iowa, Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors and corporate and unincorporated taxing entities for adequate financial control.

Tim has served in the Winneshiek County Treasurer's Office since 2018 and was appointed Treasurer in January of this year. A native of Decorah, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Management from Luther College. Outside the office, Tim enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.

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**Please complete your noon meal sign-up prior to the meeting, preferably not later than close of business Monday. Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email.