INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. and February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Read More about House Bill 581

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INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. and February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Read More about House Bill 581

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Interim Director:
Leslie Moore

134 Spring Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236

Phone: (770) 473-5856
Fax: (770) 473-5763
Email

Associate Auditor:
Tonya Pierre
Phone: (770) 603-4173

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Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Department strives for effective and efficient governance by providing an unbiased and objective review of County operations. The Internal Audit Department supports the Board of Commissioners by providing independent oversight in the form of financial and operational audits, audit reviews, investigations, quality assurance and advisory services.

The Internal Audit Department is committed to working with departments countywide to improve the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and internal controls that safeguard the assets and data of Clayton County. We will provide an independent and objective assurance that county departments are operating with the efficiency and effectiveness that the taxpayers deserve.

Departmental Goals

  • Objectively assess county departmental policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and employee accountability.
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of departmental internal controls.
  • Recommend control and performance improvements for departmental operations.
  • Provide departments with key controls to safeguard County assets.
  • Perform Quality Assurance assessment and monitoring for project implementations.