Shari L. Freidenrich, CPA, CCMT, CPFA, ACPFIM

The primary mission of the Treasurer- Tax Collector is to invest public funds in a manner which provides maximum security of principal and preservation of capital. The secondary emphasis is providing adequate liquidity so participants may meet their operating cash flow needs. Finally, we work to achieve a market rate of return while conforming to all applicable laws, statutes and resolutions governing the investment of public funds.

In addition, our office collects and distributes property taxes for over 200 local agencies in Orange County. We provide billing and collection services for multiple county agencies and our technology and streamlined processes minimize agency costs while maximizing agency revenue.

Our focus is on providing excellent customer service to both local agencies and taxpayers. We offer a variety of customer service options to best suit your agency or personal needs, including online payment options, forms and answers to common questions. Please take a look around the website. We welcome your comments or suggestions on how we can better service you. Thank you for visiting and come back soon.

Enhanced ways to reach key data on our website:

• ocgov.com/octaxbill - Able to view, print and pay your tax statement, – Go Green and pay your property tax bills by eCheck (checking/savings account) at no cost
• ocgov.com/taxauction - For the latest information on upcoming property tax auction
• ocgov.com/unclaimedfunds - See if you have any unclaimed funds
• ocgov.com/taxreminder - Sign up to receive a reminder for next year’s secured property tax statement right before it is due
• ocgov.com/taxauctionreminder - Sign up here to receive the latest information on the property tax auction
• ocgov.com/ocinvestments - see exactly where we are investing public funds
• ocgov.com/taxdefaultedproperty - Properties with delinquent taxes
• ocgov.com/gov/assessor - Webster-Guillory/Forms - Change of address form

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