This week’s history feature returns to another fascinating story of the many great county residents that have served in Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Ensen Mason’s position since 1853.
Paul Nichols, a resident of Ontario, was appointed county auditor in 1946 to fill the unexpired term of Vincent L. Roth, who held the position for 23 years before his death.
Prior to his appointment, Nichols served in a variety of roles within the Auditor’s Office starting in 1923, and also served on several boards and committees including:
- Chief deputy auditor
- Statistician
- Member, County Building Committee
- County Boundary Committee
- President, San Bernardino County Employees Association
- Secretary, County Retirement Association
- Member, California State Auditors Association
Nichols was praised by the Grand Jury for maintaining a system of checks and balances to protect county finances. The amount of work and complexity of problems made it necessary for Nichols to implement more efficient processes.
Nichols’ experience in governmental accounting was given statewide recognition by his election to the California State Auditors Association in 1953.
Additional County Update News – August 22, 2024
- Board actions – Aug. 20
- Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian receives 20 Achievement Awards for service programs
- Public Health promotes emergency preparedness and infection control at skilled nursing facilities
- Enhancing water management: Seven Oaks Dam FIRO Project takes the first step
- San Bernardino County Museum wins six NACo Achievement Awards
- County Library partners with ABCMouse.com to provide free home access
- Register for this year’s State of the County
- San Bernardino County Museum’s annual Summer Arts Festival returns
- Clear the Shelters continues with FREE adoptions through Sept. 10
- Doggie Pool-ooza end of summer fun for dogs
- San Bernardino County destinations
- San Bernardino County history
- Things to Do
- Pet of the Week