WELCOME

Two years ago, I promised to transform the Office of State Auditor from the 19th to the 21st century…and we’ve done it!  In two years, we have:

• Cut audit time by two-thirds.
• Delivered an on time state audit for first time in 3 years.
• Found hundreds of thousands of dollars of waste, fraud & abuse.
• Identified millions of dollars in potential savings.
• Discovered material weaknesses in Vermont’s financial reporting – and made sure something was done about them.
• Come up with scores of ways to make Vermont’s Government more efficient, effective and less costly.
• Taken political agendas out of audits.

At the same time, we have tackled tough issues including:

• Medicaid spending.
• Regional Technical Center construction costs.
• Veterans’ issues.
• Homeland Security spending.
• Information technology.
• Improper use of federal grants.

We have also:

• Uncovered extensive fraud involving a county sheriff  – and worked with sheriffs throughout Vermont to tighten controls to make sure it never happens again.
• Devised ways to provide long-term care of disabled veterans at lower cost.
• Identified millions of dollars in errors in state financial accounting.
• Brought auditors together from state agencies and public accounting firms to focus on strengthening financial controls throughout government in Vermont.

I need your help to continue our Agenda of Accountability. 

Two years ago, I received the endorsement of virtually every major newspaper in Vermont.   As The Bennington Banner wrote, our campaign slogan said it all: “finally, a candidate for auditor who is actually an auditor”.

I'm very proud of the progress we have made in remaking and upgrading the Auditor’s Office.  Every single professional I’ve brought in over the past two years has been a Certified Public Accountant.  We have four times the number of CPA’s than when I took office.  For the first time, we have an Information Technology Audit capability, which is essential in today’s world.  And with my background as a Certified Fraud Examiner, we have a fraud audit capability the office has never before had.

Although we have turned the corner, we still have much to do. 

I strongly believe that Vermonters deserve integrity and accountability in government.  Keeping state government accountable to the people has been and will continue to be my top priority.

During my first term as Auditor, I was blessed with a great staff. My family was tremendous in their support and sacrifice, and the amount of support throughout Vermont was heartwarming.  

Thank you to the hundreds of Vermonters who are continuing to provide us with much needed moral and financial support.  Thank you to the campaign volunteers who so selflessly are spreading the message.  Thank you to the voters of our great state for giving me the opportunity to serve.