Stacey Breshears
Treasurer
205 East Jefferson Street
Hamburg, AR 71646
Office (870) 853-2010
Fax (870) 853-2005
The County Treasurer is the disbursement officer of the county and is responsible for the custody and disbursement of all county funds and school district funds. This includes county taxes, turn-back funds, federal matching funds, state aid to school district funds, and other revenue streams.
What does the Treasurer do?
The Ashley County Treasurer is the disbursement officer of the county. Duties include:
- Receiving revenue from local, state and federal agencies
- Distributing money to Ashley County taxing entities
- Accurate accounting of all receipts and disbursements
- Securing county funds that are above FDIC limits
- Investing county funds
- Preparing and signing checks for employees and creditors of the county
- Reconciling bank statements monthly to ensure balance accuracy
- Projecting revenue for upcoming year during annual budget process
- Presenting monthly financial reports to the Quorum Court on the county’s fiscal condition
Where do my tax dollars go?
While property taxes vary slightly depending on where you live in the county, around 80ยข for every dollar you pay goes to schools. The rest goes to roads, libraries, public safety, and other local government services.
Duties of the Treasurer
- Receipt revenue from local, state and federal sources
- Distribute property tax money to schools, cities, rural fire, and county departments
- Accurate accounting of all receipts and disbursements
- Invest county funds and secure funds held above FDIC limits
- Prepare and sign checks for employee payroll and creditors of the county
- Balance daily and reconcile monthly bank statements
- Project revenue for the annual budget process
- Present monthly report to the Quorum Court on the fiscal condition of the county
Experience & Education
| 2015 – | Ashley County Treasurer |
| 2006-2014 | Chief Deputy Treasurer |
| 273 hours | ARcounties Continuing Education With Arkansas County Treasurers Continuing Education Board |
| 1983 | Hamburg High School |