What is the South Dakota Association of County Officials?

The South Dakota Association of County Officials (SDACO) is the professional association of Auditors, Treasurers, and Registers of Deeds for all 66 South Dakota counties.   The mission of SDACO is to promote effective and efficient county government for the citizens of South Dakota.   Founded in the 1950’s, and incorporated in 1991, SDACO works to ensure excellence in service and uniform procedures by the state’s elected county officials.   

Through our office in Pierre, SDACO operates as an information conduit between State officials and officials in the county courthouses, and the citizens they serve.   

• We advise the South Dakota Legislature on matters relating to county administration and procedure.
• We hold multiple annual training sessions bringing State officers and technical experts into direct dialogue with county officials, for cutting-edge professional expertise. 
• We maintain and administer the professional certification program for county auditors, treasurers, and registers of deeds.
• We help to inform the public about County services.
• With these training and communication services SDACO helps ensure the successful management of county government in South Dakota!