COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Tom Green County Auditor Nathan Cradduck was honored recently by the Texas Association of Counties for his years of service on the board of directors.
Cradduck has held the ex-officio role of Immediate Past President since a new board was elected in 2024, and he spoke briefly during the ceremony, telling attendees “[TAC] is a better organization today than it has ever been.”
TAC Executive Director Susan M. Redford, during the final meeting of the year, recognized Cradduck along with John Warren of the Dallas County Clerk’s Office, Hays County Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, Jefferson County Constable Christopher L. Bates, and Lamb County Sheriff Gary Maddox.
Cradduck has served the people of Tom Green County for nearly 20 years, coming to Tom Green County in March of 2006.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting, and his master’s in business administration, from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, and served with the Heart of Texas Council of Governments in Waco before taking the job here.
What Does an Auditor Do?
County auditors serve an important role in overseeing that all official expenditures are in compliance with financial recordkeeping rules and regulations, and in accord with the county budget.
Auditors, by law, have continuous access to all the county’s financial records, and routinely conduct detailed reviews of all financial operations, and offices that collect fees.
Auditors are appointed to two-year terms by local district court judges in order to ensure their independence from the political process.
About the Texas Assn. of Counties
Texas Association of Counties was founded in 1969 to give the 254 political divisions of Texas a unified voice in advocating for policies and practices to benefit county government, promote public understanding and keep officials up to date regarding changes in state law.
The association is not a state agency; it’s a non-political organization aimed at helping counties operate more efficiently, saving taxpayers money.
Membership consists of all 254 Texas counties with representation from various county officials on the governing board.
