The Dallas County Auditor's Office oversees the financial books and records of officers of Dallas County and is charged with affirming available funds for budget expenditures. It keeps general accounting records, prepares financial reports, prescribes various systems for the receipts and disbursements of the county, and audits and processes accounting transactions for grants, payroll and invoices. The office also verifies compliance with purchasing laws, performs statutory reviews of records maintained by other officials and prepares annual estimates of budget revenues. Located in Dallas, the Dallas County Auditor's Office operates under the government of Dallas County, Texas, which operates juvenile, elections, communication, public work, human resources and child support departments.