Treasurer

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Treasurer Ron Jenkins The County Treasurer, an elected office with a term of four years, is charged with custody and distribution of county money. The Treasurer pays the bills of the county and various other governmental bodies. The Treasurer also serves as Ex-Officio County Collector of taxes. More than $40 million is placed under the Treasurer's responsibility each year. All public funds are immediately deposited in local financial institutions and invested in certificates of deposit and securities guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America. The County Treasurer has the responsibility to receive, invest and distribute the revenue and public monies of the county. This office also keeps accounts of all monies paid out. The Montgomery County Treasurer is also responsible for payroll, IMRF, property and casualty insurance, Workmen's Comp insurance and employee health insurance program. Payments must be specifically authorized by law or by the County Board. He also assists with budget preparation for the entire county. He is also responsible for county inventory. It is the duty of the County Treasurer to invest and reinvest any funds that are not used within 30 days. The County's money is invested in banks in Montgomery County. Investment objectives are safety of principal, liquidity and maximum rate of return. Each month the Treasurer reports to the County Board the amounts of money invested in banks that are listed by account and type of investment. The County Collector prepares bills and receipts for the purpose of tax collection of real estate, drainage and mobile home taxes within the county. Upon receipt of the tax monies the County Collector proceeds to disburse these funds to the various taxing districts within 30 days. Tax collection funds are kept in interest bearing accounts. The interest earned on these accounts is disbursed to the various taxing districts proportional to the amount of tax collected for them. The County Collector holds a tax sale at the end of every tax year to sell the tax on every parcel that remains unpaid. Services Provided: Some of the specific duties and responsibilities are as follows: 1. The County Treasurer receives and records inheritance tax. The Treasurer must report and pay inheritance tax collections to the State Treasurer. 2. The Treasurer collects and distributes, as required, receipt of monies from the state. These transfers include in part; sales tax, supplemental sales tax, income tax, income tax surcharge, salary reimbursement, replacement tax, inheritance tax, emergency management assistance program monies and motor fuel tax. 3. The Treasurer also acts as the treasurer for the Emergency Telephone System Board 911. 4. The Treasurer assists senior citizens in filing for Real Estate Tax Deferral. The Treasurer reviews and grants the tax deferral to those who meet the requirements. Information pertaining to approval deferrals is then reported to the Illinois Department of Revenue. For more information, contact the office of County Treasurer. 5. The treasurer maintains tax records from the year 1855 and makes them available to the public for researching historical tax data. 6. The Collector also makes available County tax records for use by tax searchers and other concerned parties. Keep in mind that the various taxing bodies shown on the tax bill set the amount of taxes to be collected. The County Treasurer/Collector is only responsible for preparing the bills, receiving the taxes and distributing them to the various taxing agencies. How to contact the Treasurer: The office of Treasurer Ron Jenkins is located on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse, Hillsboro. Phone:(217) 532-9521 Fax:(217) 532-2404 Mailing address: P.O. Box 596 Hillsboro, IL 62049