Government oversight

The King County Auditor promotes improved performance, accountability, and transparency in King County government through objective and independent audits and studies.

The King County Auditor promotes improved performance, accountability, and transparency in King County government through objective and independent audits and studies.

We hear appeals for property tax assessments and executive decisions for King County.

The Boundary Review Board (BRB) reviews proposals for boundary changes by cities, fire districts, and water/sewer districts within King County, including city or district creations and annexations, new city incorporations, and district mergers. Lean more about the BRB by reading our 2023 Year in Review.

The Boundary Review Board (BRB) reviews proposals for boundary changes by cities, fire districts, and water/sewer districts within King County, including city or district creations and annexations, new city incorporations, and district mergers. Lean more about the BRB by reading our 2023 Year in Review.

How we update the King County Charter that details the structure, usage, and values of our county government every 10 years.

Welcome! We are appointed by the Metropolitan King County Council to provide a fair, efficient, and inclusive public hearing process. We are neutral decision-makers, like judges, hearing applications and appeals involving many county administrative determinations.

Learn more about the group who updates county boundary lines based on population.

Learn more about the office of the Ombuds, and the services we provide.