How Do I?

nstructions to request a check reissuance here.
Affidavit form for Individuals/Sole Proprietors/Single-Member LLC here.
Affidavit for Multiple Individuals (payees) here.
Affidavit for Corporations or Other Business Entities here.
Affidavit for Probate Property here.
(Please note: The Affidavit form must be downloaded first, then opened with the most current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. For instructions click here.)
IMPORTANT: Please make sure the procedures above are met before sending in the claim. All required documents must be original and submitted via hardcopy by mail. Fax or email will NOT be accepted.

One affidavit form must be completed for each payee.
The affidavit must have payee name, check number (or payment reference number), check date, check amount, and signed by two officers with titles listed on the form unless the payee is an individual.
Information submitted must match the original check.
Only titles that are on the affidavit form are acceptable and the claimer must provide proof of the titles.
The power of attorney must have payee name, check number (or payment reference number), check date, check amount, payer name (County of Orange), and signed by the two same officers who sign the affidavit unless the payee is an individual.
Both officers have to be notarized on both affidavit and power of attorney, and their names must be listed under the notarization section on the affidavit.
Once your claim package has been mailed to the Auditor-Controller at the address below, it can take up to 12 weeks for processing. So please allow at least 10 weeks before contacting us to check the status and/or follow up on the request.

Please mail your claim package to:
County of Orange Auditor-Controller
Attn: Check Writing
P.O. Box 567
Santa Ana, CA 92702-0567

It varies case by case as the request needs to be reviewed and approved by the original issuing agency.

County employees should contact the Payroll Unit for their Department. You can also view details of your paycheck on the Employee Portal.

Vendors should contact the department they are doing business with to find the status of their payment.

An audit is an assessment of information for an organization, project, individual, or entity. Audits are conducted to provide insight on internal structure and its effectiveness, evaluate an entity’s performance, pursue any misconduct or wrongdoing, determine the accuracy of information, and propose solutions to problems identified.

The Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office ensures that the County of Orange operates with financial integrity, accountability, and transparency. With more than 400 dedicated professionals, the office plays a critical role in managing, safeguarding, and reporting on billions of dollars in public funds that support essential County services. Every County service from healthcare and public safety to infrastructure and social services depends on sound financial management. The Auditor-Controller’s Office ensures that public dollars are accounted for, protected, and reported accurately, reinforcing trust between the County and the community it serves. Our Office serves as the County’s central financial steward, providing independent oversight, and essential accounting services that keep County operations running smoothly and responsibly. Our responsibilities span the full financial lifecycle from payroll and accounting to property tax distribution, financial reporting, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

The Orange County Auditor-Controller is seeking motivated candidates who already have or are within a year of graduating with an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or MPA/MPP/MBA/JD graduate degrees. Candidates must have strong analytical and writing skills—and a desire to be challenged—to apply to join our team.  The Orange County Auditor-Controller is also seeking motivated candidates in information technology and staff support services.

If you are interested in working for the Orange County Auditor-Controller, information about current recruitments are available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc.

Still not seeing an answer to your question? Contact us at pioac@ocauditor.gov