Administrative Services

The Iowa Department of Revenue is the primary revenue generating agency in the state of Iowa, responsible for collecting taxes, ensuring compliance, and issuing licenses and permits. As of July 1, 2023, it has merged with the Alcoholic Beverages Division and Iowa Lottery to create a more streamlined and convenient experience for businesses and individuals in Iowa. With a focus on providing information about revenue collections, licensing, and permits, the Department of Revenue is dedicated to serving all Iowans. Through its online platform, GovConnectIowa, the Department offers a range of services including tax filing, tracking returns, making payments, and registering for permits. It also provides resources and guidance on property tax, sales use tax, and various tax credits and exemptions. With a commitment to transparency and efficiency, the Iowa Department of Revenue is dedicated to helping Iowans navigate the complexities of taxation and ensure compliance with state laws.Generated from the website

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission administers the laws and rules on parimutuel wagering at racetracks and gambling at excursion boats. It protects the public and assures the licensed facilities and participants of games. The commission offers licenses to manufacturers and distributors of gambling games, facility employees and the division of criminal investigation. It also provides related activities and services, such as charitable and Indian gaming, and registration of Iowa-foaled horses and Iowa-whelped dogs. It also offers services for other events that include the Buy Iowa First program and the statewide lifetime voluntary self-exclusion program. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is located in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Iowa State Auditor's Office, governed by the State of Iowa, performs the audits of the financial operations of the state and local governments. The auditor's office operates an administration division that offers fiscal management, data processing, and audit report printing and mailing solutions. The division also is responsible for human resource management, personnel training and quality control operations. The Iowa State Auditor's Office s financial audit division reviews the annual financial reports of the state departments and agencies, as well as the audits of counties, cities and school districts. In addition, the auditor's office manages a performance investigation division that is responsible for conducting the performance audits of the state agencies and various programs they administer.