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Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

This office is responsible for recording all County land records such as deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, land owner information for any real estate in the County and copies of land records, Filing documents including UCC's, Federal Tax Liens, State Tax Liens, Mechanics Liens, lien satisfactions, Power of Attorney papers, Fictitious Business Name Forms, and Military Discharge papers, and issues marriage licenses, certified copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and passports.

Responsible for commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, accounting records, revenue, and expense reports, voter registration and election, businesses applications for beer and liquor licenses, figures real estate and mobile home taxes, handles county bid lettings, manages medical indigent, county payroll and employee drug and alcohol testing programs, and the Auditor and Treasurer work in conjunction to pay county bills. This office also oversees one time, last resort/emergency financial assistance in the form of an interest-free loan for residents who need help with burial expenses, medical indigent claims, prescription payment assistance, rent payment assistance (to prevent eviction), and utility payment assistance for current and past due bills regarding water, lights, heating, phone, and trash.

Director of Equalization, also known as the assessor, has a detailed list of all the real estate property and mobile homes within Minnehaha County. Responsible for Placing an assessed value on all real estate within Minnehaha County, which is used in computing real estate taxes. Keeping computer listings of legal descriptions of all real estate within Minnehaha County for tax purposes, and Processing mobile home registration.

The Auditor's office provides that following services for Oglala Lakota County - County Government Services, Notary Public services available (some fees may apply), Health Nurse, Utility Assistance, Emergency Medical Expense Assistance, Election Information, and Voter Registration. These services are provided, via contract, by the Fall River Auditor's Office.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

The Union County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. Services include year-round prescription drug take-back site, mental health holds, county jail information, burning bans, and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. ​​Provides transportation to veterans through the local Disabled American Veterans chapter. ​

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction/rebate program for individuals who are disabled and/or elderly (65 or older). Does not issue out of state registrations or titling.

Responsible for maintaining and managing the county's road and bridge network, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors. This includes tasks like road construction, pavement rehabilitation, snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance, and traffic control.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, preparing the County's budget, audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, figuring the mill levy, and head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

Issues birth, death, and marriage records; marriage licenses; and all land records for Hughes County.

Auditor services include processing payroll, making sure all accounts are payable and receivable, establishing real property tax levies, prepare annual financial reports, maintains all records of voter registration and election history, and preserves all duties required by law relative to all County, State, and federal elections held in the county. Election Duties of the Auditor include voter registration, ballot preparation, appointment and training of election officials, counting ballots with scanner equipment, and issuing certificates of election. Notary Public services are available. Some fees may apply. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services may include medical assistance and burial/funeral assistance.

The Spink County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The County Sheriff is also the contact mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

The County Director of Equalization has the responsibility of ensuring all property in the county is accounted for on the tax list. They are also responsible to ensure these properties are all assessed in an equal and uniform manner. Only when the assessments of the property are fair and equal can the tax burden be distributed fair and equal. South Dakota's property tax laws are codified in various chapters of Title 10 of the South Dakota Codified Laws.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. Services include serving as a contact for mental health holds, burning bans, and fingerprinting. Call to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting during business hours Monday - Thursday.

The Corson County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The County Sheriff is also the contact mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

​Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Office maintains a free GIS map with information on each parcel. Responsible for 911 new and updated addresses. Also, this office prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the County Commission (BOA) for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assist educational programs, investigates complaints and zoning violation, modify county ordinances with assistance from 1st Planning District, prepare annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, review Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, site plan reviews, update County Commission and Planning Commission on current activities, and assist with septic system installation and compliance with state regulations.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, maintaining land records, providing vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, and recording all real estate-related documents, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Responsible for maintaining and managing the county's road and bridge network, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors. This includes tasks like road construction, pavement rehabilitation, snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance, and traffic control.

In charge of constructing, maintaining and repairing all of South Dakota's 24,000 miles of county roads and 3,500 bridges. Highway Superintendents, in many cases, also maintain the township roads in their county. In each county, the Highway Superintendent is charged with the direction and supervision of work and keeps record of costs. The Superintendent must approve all bills associated with county road maintenance before payment. Payment for work on county road systems is made from the county road and bridge fund. Also directly involved with planning and development to make responsible decisions that are the best for the county now and long term. Maintain roads, infrastructure and the Public ROW as well as serve as a peace officer to uphold the law related to property, environment, and county ordinance. The Weed and Pest department is also under my supervision and work hand in hand with the highway department to protect the ROW, State, and Federal land from invasive plant species, and unwanted pests the most responsible way. Also have authority over private land to make sure landowners are educated and taking care of weed and pests to minimize spreading to others property. Work directly with the DOT, DANR, USFS, BLM, municipalities, school district, and businesses within the county to create and maintain a safe environment and highway system that the taxpayers can use for many years. We also work with Emergency Management and respond to emergencies that are weather and road related.