Harper County Treasurer Carla Shuman

The Treasurer is an elected official serving a four-year term of office.  The office is established by the Oklahoma Constitution, and repsonsibilities are set by Oklahoma State Law. 

REVENUE COLLECTION

The primary responsibility of the Treasurer is to receive, manage, and invest all revenues received by Harper County Government, collect ad valorem property taxes, business personal property taxes, public service corporation taxes, mobile home taxes, farm personal taxes, Oklahoma Tax Commission payments, and other sources of revenue.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

All revenues are fully invested daily and are either fully collateralized by government securities or are FDIC insured.  Collections are balanced on a daily, monthly, and year-to-date basis which allows the investment of funds to be made with greater accuracy.

After collection, revenues are ultimately disbursed by the Treasurer.  Funds are disbursed to Public Schools, Municipalities within Harper County, and Harper County Government. 

Warrants and vouchers for all Harper County departments are registered and maintained through the Treasurer's office.

TAX RATES

The County Treasurer DOES NOT determine the amount of any tax.  Taxable values are determined by the County Assessor and the County Equalization Board.  Tax rates (sometimes referred to as "millage rates") are set by the Excise Board.  Taxes are based upon budgets submitted by taxing jurisdictions, and include the amounts necessary to pay bonded indebtedness approved by a vote of the people.

PROPERTY AUCTION

The Treasurer's office conducts a public auction on the second Monday of each June.  The auction is for the sale of real estate for non-payment of ad valorem property taxes or non-payment of special assessments such as cleaning and mowing.  The sale is open to the public and all properties are sold to the highest bidder.  Lists of these properties become available from our office in May preceding the June auction. 

OTHER SERVICES

The Treasurer's office is a public office and we are here to serve you.  Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except government holidays).