Podcasts about city auditor

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's efforts to expand the use of speed cameras, a concern over lower projections for Seattle's Jumpstart sales tax, a sobering report on gun violence from the City Auditor's Office, and new work to expand housing options by state and city leaders. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Unlock the secrets of city governance as we engage with Nathan Picard, Tulsa's City Auditor, who transformed his career from art major to city auditor. Nathan details his unexpected journey and sheds light on the critical function of his role, made even more challenging by new charter requirements for candidates to be CPAs or certified internal auditors. He explains the nuances between external and internal auditing, offering a fresh perspective on financial accuracy and performance processes. Explore how Nathan is building on his predecessor's legacy while championing community engagement to boost city operations.Discover the strides Tulsa has made in government efficiency and employee retention, guided by a mission to listen, evaluate, and inform. Our conversation uncovers the importance of a feedback loop that connects residents and city employees, ensuring transparency and accountability. Nathan delves into the successes and hurdles of implementing a new financial system, and highlights the vital role of continuous auditing and data analytics in identifying inefficiencies and tackling waste. Mayor GT Bynum's dedication to performance and employee engagement is applauded, as we reflect on the city's improvements since 2006.Engage with the complexities of civic participation and city planning as we discuss the challenges of aligning public input with practical outcomes. Nathan shares insights into participatory budgeting, the intricate dance between federal, state, and local authorities, and creative revenue generation strategies. From downtown Tulsa's parking dilemmas to the aspirational role of a city auditor, Nathan offers a comprehensive view of the interconnectedness of community engagement and efficient city governance. Follow "Tulsa City Auditor" on social media for ongoing updates and direct interaction with Tulsa's dedicated public servant.https://www.facebook.com/tulsacityauditorhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tulsacityauditorhttps://www.instagram.com/tulsacityauditor

Audit ATX speaks with Chief of Investigations, Brian Molloy, about the Ethics Review Commission and how the Office of the City Auditor interacts with the Ethics Review Commission.

Audit ATX kicks off Season 5 with Deputy City Auditor, Jason Hadavi. Our hosts chat with Jason about the work the Office of the City Auditor completed in 2024 before taking a dive into what Austin residents can expect in 2025.

At $1.55 billion, the Seattle City Council's new transportation levy proposal is the largest levy in city history. What will it achieve if voters approve it? Plus, a new report from the City Auditor shows where drug overdoses and crime are rampant in downtown Seattle. Will this study help the city clean up some of its most troubled neighborhoods? Councilmember Rob Saka and Council President Sara Nelson speak to these questions and the ones our viewers are sending in, with host Brian Callanan, on this month's episode of Council Edition!

Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office. A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice. For more, please visit his site: Saving Elephants.Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we're joined by Mark Funkhouser, an expert in government finance and urban management. From growing up in West Virginia to finding an interest in political science in Pennsylvania, discover the path that led Mark to become a pivotal figure in Kansas City's administration. His career spans various roles, including social worker, director of the Performance Audit Group in Tennessee, and City Auditor in Kansas City. Through each position, Mark shares the importance of using government as a force for good, improving lives through effective management and fiscal responsibility. Join our host, Tyler Traudt, as he introduces us to Mark's philosophy on leadership and governance. You'll learn about Mark's strategic initiatives during his tenure as Mayor of Kansas City, where he focused on improving the city's financial health, reducing crime, and managing significant infrastructure projects. Mark's leadership saw Kansas City through the Great Recession, achieving the best financial condition in decades and a notable reduction in crime rates. Mark also reflects on his post-mayoral career and his continued work in public finance and governance, including consulting and teaching, and his ongoing belief in the transformative power of effective public administration. His experience illustrates how effective governance can lead to better community outcomes and financial stability.   Featured Guest Mark Funkhouser, president of Funkhouser & Associates, is a distinguished municipal finance expert with decades of government service. As the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, during the Great Recession, Mark made pivotal decisions to guide the city toward fiscal sustainability. His extensive experience as an auditor—coupled with his recent role as publisher of Governing magazine— has established him as a trusted advisor to government officials nationwide. Mark holds a master's degree in social work from West Virginia University, an MBA from Tennessee State University, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in public administration and urban sociology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.   Episode Resources:  Free FDTA Playbook Webinar Recap & Recording: The Latest on the FDTA Why Governments Shouldn't Fear a New Era of Financial Accountability

This week's Zoom with Czarny I interview Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion about his first 100 days in office. We talk about his vision to use his position to better the City of Syracuse and change how people think of the City Auditor. It is a day late so we could get some NYS budget news for elections as well. Enjoy.

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about how some are saying an Oregon law is robbing murder victims and their families of justice, why the City Auditor's office is calling out fossil fuel company Zenith Energy for violating city code, and how a new scam allows fraudulent deeds and house transaction sales to go through our County Assessor's office. Joining host Claudia Meza on our Friday news roundup are Oregonian court reporter, Zane Sparling, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed on Today's Episode: Zenith Energy Violated City Code by Not Reporting Lobbying, City Auditor Says [Oregonian

FREE PLAYBOOK: How Local Governments Can Prepare for the FDTA In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we're joined by Megan Kilgore, the accomplished City Auditor of Columbus, Ohio. Megan takes us through her journey from a child inspired by public figures like Margaret Thatcher and Sally Ride to becoming a leading force in one of America's fastest-growing cities. She shares her passion for public service and how her upbringing in a hardworking, blue-collar family shaped her values and a people-first approach to government finance. Join our host, Tyler Traudt, as he leads us through Megan's insights on the complexities of managing a city's finances during rapid growth and maintaining trust with a diverse populace. Megan discusses the innovative solutions her office has implemented, including deploying technology to enhance efficiency without losing the crucial human touch that ensures services are people-focused. Touching upon the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA), Megan addresses misconceptions around governmental fraud and the act's intention to modernize financial reporting. She shares her passionate view that the FDTA isn't about defending against fraud but rather about democratizing data, making information more accessible and easier to understand, which ultimately serves the public good. Megan's drive for modernization — from "COBOL to cloud" — has marked her tenure as City Auditor, and her leadership has seen Columbus through significant fiscal challenges. This episode not only explores the strategic financial initiatives Megan has spearheaded but also reveals her belief in the creativity and capability of government workers to innovate and excel in public finance management. Featured Guest City Auditor of Columbus, Megan Kilgore, is the first woman elected to this executive branch position in Columbus. In her role as City Auditor she has pioneered significant advances in fiscal management for the 14th largest city in the United States. Serving since January 2018, Megan's tenure is marked by her supervision of seven critical departments. She handles debt issuance, investor relations, a $2.8 billion investment portfolio, citywide accounting, and payroll services for a workforce of 10,000, while also modernizing three significant technological systems. Megan also imparts her knowledge as an Adjunct Lecturer at The Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs. She has been shaping the minds of graduate-level Public Finance students for over a decade, bringing her on-the-ground experience into the academic sphere.  

In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we explore the inspiring career of Maureen Joyce, whose roots run deep within the city of Boston. With a family legacy in accounting and a personal journey that was shaped by higher education finance, Maureen's narrative intertwines with the growth of prestigious institutions and the city itself. Join our host, Tyler Traudt, as he guides us through Maureen's contributions to Northeastern University, where she pioneered the Internal Audit department and later, the Accounting department, marking her pivotal role in the university's expansion. Her story is one of mentorship and innovation, highlighted by the Cooperative Education (Co-op) program that has groomed generations of finance professionals.    Maureen discusses her latest chapter as the City Auditor of Boston where she shares her vision for government finance, emphasizing the need for innovative practices, technological advancements, and the hiring of new talent within the public sector. Her proactive approach to recruitment and her passion for nurturing new professionals shows that the sustainability of public finance hinges on the fresh perspectives, energy, and innovative capabilities of the next generation. Maureen's advice to young professionals and her outlook on the challenges ahead offer invaluable insights for anyone interested in public finance. Featured Guest Maureen Joyce is the City Auditor for the City of Boston. In her capacity as Boston's Auditor, Maureen acts as the cornerstone of fiscal oversight for the city, serving as the Comptroller and vital nexus between Boston and its Audit Committee, as well as the external auditors.  Maureen's influence extends into the academic realm, where she has been a consultant to various colleges and universities in the Greater Boston Area for nearly nine years. Her previous positions include a tenure as Chief Financial Officer at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, a pivotal role as a Senior Financial Analyst in Special Projects at Emmanuel College, Director of Sponsored Program Administration at Northeastern University, and a strategic period as Vice President for Finance and Administration, Treasurer at Ave Maria University in Florida. FREE PLAYBOOK: How Local Governments Can Prepare for the FDTA

Audit ATX kicks off Season 4 with a special episode on the Office of the City Auditor's intern hiring process for summer 2024 with Assistant City Auditor Kelsey Thompson.

Audit ATX wraps up Season 3 with Deputy City Auditor, Jason Hadavi. Our hosts chat with Jason about the work the Office of the City Auditor completed in 2023 before taking a dive into what Austin residents can expect in 2024.

Episode 38 features an interview with Brian Mayes, the Winnipeg council representative for St. Vital since a byelection November 2011. In Part 1, he discusses his ward and his view on the first year of Mayor Scott Gillingham's term- "a very honest man" who knows how City Hall works, but they did have some heated dialogue about the federal strings-attached housing funding. 5.25 - "Change is hard is a pretty hollow, shallow argument", Mayes remarks, citing how city staff claims they don't get complaints about infill applications while council members get swamped. "I think we got out-negotiated' by the Trudeau government, says Mayes, because the City was never going to get $192 million in funding. Gillingham still pitched it as a reason for councilors to support zoning process changes. Mayes calls that deal "a loss of democracy here" as residents won't be able to file opposition to many projects anymore. "The City put out an FAQ thing saying "does this mean there could be 4plexes everywhere?" and the answer "No!!"- clearly that's the exact federal wording... now you'll have the infighting of various councilors who voted for it trying to shape the thing so none of it affects them." Mayes explains how defining the "800 meters to a bus corridor" could result in people trying to move bus routes and affect the exclusion of River Park South, and how "clumsy oversight" meant the Parker Lands project- "purpose built" for a Rapid Transit line - doesn't qualify under Trudeau's new rules for funding. Get all our columns and podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠ActionLine.ca⁠⁠⁠ Email Comments, News tips or donate via Interac- ⁠⁠martygoldlive@gmail.com⁠⁠ 14:51 Part 2- Speaking of clumsy oversight, the Goulet bike lane road rebuild is a dysfunctional mess affecting a Truck Route his residents rely on. As reported on ActionLIne.ca, Mayes is going to speak with another council critic of the rushed project that has degraded a major route for a bike lane that isn't even open. “You've been good at policing some of these projects.” 25.00 Mayes gets reminded by Marty Gold he was one of 7 current councilors who voted for the requirements for fairness to all stakeholders set out in the City Auditor's review of the Assiniboine bike lane debacle. "Things are often obtuse at City Hall," Mayes notes. "I can ask... some of these routes have implications along multiple wards". 27.34: Mayes returns to the housing fund debate: "I do worry about the long term impacts" and that "many of the fears were realized" during previous infill debates. Reviving the Al Golden caution "the devil is in the details," a brief discussion of Golden's work on Council in St. Vital ward years before Mayes assumed the seat, and Mayes' tireless work to get running tracks added to City recreation assets- West End, you're next! - is part of the conclusion of the interview. 35:40 - Marty provides a closing commentary, mentioning a retro sports scandal he helped investigate about 30 years ago. The shocking negligence and improper financial practices eventually resulted in the ouster of a provincial commission chair. Read it here: https://actionline.ca/2023/12/and-a-merry-christmas-to-you-bulldog/ Analysis of Civic politics and interviews with councilors is part of what TGCTS podcasts are all about- and it's not funded by Government. We bring decades of old-school experience, passion for the community, and ask hard questions because we do not follow the media narratives. Go to our Donate page, and see the links to the top stories we delivered in 2023 including provincial election reports, crime and courts updates, City Hall scandals, and the only dedicated reporting of antisemitism in Winnipeg. We rely on you - our listeners and followers - to keep us on the beat. We earn your support! Help us reach our December target of $1800 today.

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A recent report from San Diego's Office of the City Auditor found funding for pedestrian safety projects like crosswalks and street lighting fell far short of the need. Then, students across California are starting to receive new resources and opportunities in their arts education thanks to Prop 28. The funding is also helping children with special needs. And Día de Muertos celebrations are underway. KPBS is celebrating the holiday with the community in a special way this year.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the upcoming vote on the City of Seattle's supplemental budget, a court decision that could impact how the city executes sweeps of unauthorized homeless encampments, a street racing prevention ordinance, a challenge from the City Auditor regarding organized retail crime in Seattle, and a tentative labor agreement for King County Metro that's desperately needed. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Theatre Aquarius will be introducing a massive new program that will serve as an incubator for new shows all of kinds as they go through the development and rehearsal process. How will this change theatre productions not just here in Hamilton but across the country? Guest: Kelly Straughan, Executive Director, Theatre Aquarius - Following the municipal election, the City of Hamilton had their auditor look a bit closer into the voter turnout. Surprise, surprise there wasn't a lot of voters. Why is this and how can we make it more enticing for Hamiltonians to go out and vote? Guest: Charles Brown, City Auditor, City of Hamilton - The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new GM! Who is it and why him over anyone else? Is this the move that will finally bring the Stanley Cup to Toronto? Guest: Steven Ellis, Associate Editor, Daily Faceoff

Auditor Tammie Dantzler said hiring practices should be changed.

In today's episode of the podcast, my guest Josh Lewis (Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office. A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade, of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice).We speak about conservativism and what it means to be a conservative in the United of America.

In today's episode of the podcast, my guest Josh Lewis (Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office. A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade, of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice).We speak about conservativism and what it means to be a conservative in the United of America.nNNS2Jf2I3y3oE2bmOrC

Is America too divided to heal? That is the discussion we have on this podcast. How can we build a bridge in our political discourse?  Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office.  A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice.The Baby TribeA podcast dedicated to infant nutrition and health Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the showLooking for a way to Secure your mobile phone, and stop tech companies, network operators, and others from tracking your location, your identity, your personal communications, your identity, your internet activities, payments and more. Plans start at just $29.99 per month. My audience can sign up with 4Freedom mobile: https://www.4freedommobile.com?ref=bridgebuilders

In this year-end episode, internal auditors make predictions on the biggest issue for the profession in 2023, and we've share news on governmental mandates for ESG disclosures. The IIA's Director of Professional Guidance for Public Sector Pamela Stroebel Powers speaks with Saarangi Balasingam, a Director of Audit Operations for the Government of Canada, and Zina Merritt, Chief Diversity Management Officer for the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and Madison Rorschach, City Auditor, Denton, Texas, to learn how government auditors are helping build trust and changing underlying systems that cause disparities. Also, in a conversation with Lisa Young, Risk management specialist, we gain insight into the cause of Supply chain disruption and how we can prepare for the future.   BONUS Member Content IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content on auditing in the public sector and supply chain resilience.   Public Sector Audit: Saarangi Balasingam shares advice for those just beginning to edit equity factors. Supply Chain: Lisa Young presents tips for involving the risks team and the business in the planning phase. For Membership Visit: www.theiia.org/en/membership/

Kelsey Thompson is an Assistant City Auditor with the Office of the City Auditor in Austin, Texas.This episode has snippets from the full episode recorded for The Performance Audit Report.In the episode, you will hear Kelsey saying that she is a supervising senior auditor - she was at the time of recording, and was promoted to Assistant City Auditor in the short window between recording this episode and publishing it. Congrats Kelsey.

Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum on the KRMG Morning News. He discusses the upcoming Charter issue, Clearing up the discrepancy between the charter and our ordinances on the mayor's salary. Residency Requirement for Candidates. Changing the City Auditor term to 4 years. It is currently 2 years. Tells us about his brand new chief of staff, Blake Ewing. GT again said he'd be done as mayor in 2024 and warned Blake ahead of time. Talks about the upcoming Career Expo at the cox business center. Says it's not a job fair, it's a career fair. 250 jobs vacant and available. Has focused on boosting pay and staying competitive. First responder opportunities to jobs that require skill, water line crews, and street crews.

Mark Funkhouser is President, Funkhouser & Associates. He is one of the founders of the International Center for Performance Auditing (ICPA) and previously spent 18 years with the Office of the City Auditor of Kansas and 10 years with the Tennessee Division of State Audit. He's been the Mayor of Kansas City, had spells in academia and publishing and has written a book on performance auditing.This episode has snippets from the full episode recorded for The Performance Audit Report.Links:Mark Funkhouser on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-funkhouser/ Funkhouser & Associates - https://mayorfunk.com/ 

What does the City Auditor's office do and why should you care? Those are the questions we answer in this episode of Behind the Springs, thanks to a great conversation with our City Auditor. What she and her team do impacts everyone in COS. Find out how!

Weekend host Jimmy Sengenberger fills in for George.  This hour Jimmy reflects on the loss of former City Auditor with Dr. Colorado, Tom Noel.  Stories, memories, and more fill the hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend host Jimmy Sengenberger fills in for George. This hour Jimmy reflects on the loss of former City Auditor with Dr. Colorado, Tom Noel. Stories, memories, and more fill the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend host Jimmy Sengenberger fills in for George.  This hour Jimmy reflects on the loss of former City Auditor with Dr. Colorado, Tom Noel.  Stories, memories, and more fill the hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Kilgore is the first woman to be elected as the City Auditor for the City of Columbus, Ohio, a position she has been serving since 2017. She is also an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science before completing her Master of Public Administration degree at Northwestern University. Before she was elected City Auditor, Megan worked on Wall Street as the Principal Municipal Advisor for HJ Umbaugh & Associates and the Assistant City Auditor of Columbus, a role wherein she was responsible for the management and payment of all debt services for the city. Megan joins me today to discuss what it's like to be the City Auditor of Columbus, Ohio. You'll learn what her mother taught her about leadership and how she developed her acumen for economics. You'll gain insight into how the pandemic impacted the city as well as the true costs of inequality. Megan also shares the women leaders who inspired her as a child and underscores the impact of socioeconomic diversity on a city's wellbeing. “The spirit of our communities lies with our people, and we have to see how they're doing, how they're feeling, what they're concerned about, and how they're living.” - Megan Kilgore This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: What drew Megan to Margaret Thatcher and other women leaders when she was growing up How Megan's mother inspired her to serve the public How young Megan was when she thought about public service for the first time Megan's first experience volunteering for a political campaign Where and how Megan developed her acumen for economics The “what,” “why,” and “how” of running for office What led Megan to run for an elected office in the city government of Columbus Megan's years in Wall Street and her advice on approaching complex problems What a city auditor does and why Megan needs to apply the business principles of a Fortune 500 company as an auditor How Columbus' income tax was impacted by the pandemic and how they navigated through it The true cost of inequality and restrictive policies in a city How innovation, creativity, and talent grow a city's economic development Interpersonal dynamics and working across political boundaries Creating a center of social entrepreneurship in Columbus Bridging the digital divide in a community and the daily life of a city auditor Megan's goals for Columbus in 2022 Finding a greater sense of common purpose amidst a hyper-partisan world How Megan's mentor continues to inspire her as a leader Her advice for someone in the early stages of their career How to re-prioritize compassion and empathy through the pandemic Our Favorite Quotes: “Ensure that we're doing the best we can to not only grow the economic wellbeing of our city, but also of our people, because the stronger our people, the stronger our tax base will be.” - Megan Kilgore “There is something innate in you that is fulfilled by the ability to serve. So, when you have the calling, run for office.” - Megan Kilgore Connect with Megan Kilgore: City of Columbus City of Columbus on LinkedIn City of Columbus on Facebook City of Columbus on Twitter City of Columbus on YouTube Megan Kilgore on LinkedIn Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website atkathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify IStitcher IApple Podcasts I iHeart Radio ITuneIn IGoogle IAmazon Music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Kilgore is the first woman to be elected as the City Auditor for the City of Columbus, Ohio, a position she has been serving since 2017. She is also an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in P

This week's guest host is Megan Kilgore, City Auditor of Columbus since 2018. She's an adjunct professor at Ohio State University, the founder of Ohio Women in Public Finance, and the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including The Bond Buyer's “Rising Star” Award, being named one of Columbus Business First magazine's “40 Under 40,” and being named a Columbus Alive “Person to Watch.”  She's speaking to Christine Mortine: a former classical musician, and now a flight instructor. In 2021, she lost all power to her plane's engines and was forced to make an emergency landing. She walked away from the resulting crash, and she still flies today.  We talk about her passions, and why she turned her back on her music career in favor of pursuing aviation. Of course, there's no getting away from the miraculous story of her surviving the emergency landing she was forced to take while flying over Worthington. Her reaction in the moment – not to mention afterwards – is profound in what it teaches us about the way we live and relate to the world and people around us. Christine initially took three weeks off from flying, but decided that that was enough, and got right back on the horse. The fact that she didn't let this traumatic experience prevent her from pursuing her passions is incredible and something we can all learn from.  What Megan asks: [02:50] Tell me about your 25-year career in classical music. [04:18] Why did you choose to become a pilot? [05:04] How long have you been flying now? [05:40] What are your college degrees? [05:47] How do you actually become a pilot? [06:30] Tell us about the plane crash you survived. [24:59] What happened immediately after the crash, when the plane stopped moving? [27:21] Tell us about how you made peace with death in those moments before the plane hit the ground. [36:41] Were you always this comfortable with the idea of failure?  [38:02] What's it like having such varied interests? [40:23] Did you question flying again? [44:15] Tell us about your family. [46:18] Quickfire questions. To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://gravityproject.com/ (gravityproject.com) Resources: https://www.kilgoreforcolumbus.com (Megan Kilgore's official site) https://www.christinemortine.com (Christine Mortine's official site) Gravity is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media).

Quincy City Council President Nina Liang explains that the council has re-elected the City Auditor and approved revisions to the redistricting and repricinting plan.

Portland has six elected officials and one of those is the City Auditor, an office with 50-60 employees and a nearly ten million dollar budget. For this episode special guest Rose joins us to talk about the office of the auditor as well as it's current occupant Mary Hull Caballero. August 2020 Audit of Portland's Enhanced Service Districts published by Hull Caballero's office Transcription of this episode Content Warning: This episode is explicit. Follow Us Follow on twitter and instagram for #podcast updates and @yourFriendPiper & @manicExpressive for people updates.

Today I sit down with Common Council President Helen Hudson, Syracuse 5th district councilor Joe Driscoll, and Syracuse City Auditor Nader Maroun to go over the launch of the SCRC, The Syracuse City Redistricting Commission. This citizen led redistricting commission launched it application process today! Citizens have until March 31, 2021 to apply to be part of this unique process. Apply at the City Auditor website: http://www.syrgov.net/City_Auditor.aspx Direct link to application: https://forms.gle/ShdjdHfetDHEdw4A6

Welcome to Audit ATX, an interview series where we get to learn about local government and the City of Austin through the Office of the City Auditor's audits and investigations. 

Guest: Councillor Michael Walters, Edmonton City Councillor - Ward 10.

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Will Columbus need to tap into a rainy day fund to make up budget shortfalls amid the pandemic?  Columbus City Auditor Megan Kilgore joins Dean Brown to discuss how the city is positioned financially to weather COVID-19, what revenue adjustments are on the horizon, and the data available to help city leaders and policymakers reach the most equitable and longterm solutions.

Longtime Syracuse resident and political activist Howie Hawkins has run for just about every political office there in Syracuse and across New York, including mayor of Syracuse, Common Council, City Auditor, governor, Congress, and U.S. Senate. In his 25th campaign, he's running for president, after being chosen as the Green Party's nominee. This week, Hawkins talks with Grant Reeher to discuss his campaign and why he says progressives shouldn't settle for Democrat Joe Biden.

RedistrictATX interviews City Auditor Corrie Stokes about her office's involvement in this year's redistricting efforts.

Good morning, RVA! It’s 37 °F, and that’s about the temperature for today. Expect a bit of clouds until tomorrow when we’ll, with any luck, fully see the sun again. Temperatures will stay in the 40s and 50s until Monday when thing start to warm up a bit (again).Water coolerThis week’s email from Richmond Public Schools’ Superintendent is short, sweet, and right up my alley. He gives folks two ways to concretely get involved in the civic process as it relates to schools funding: 1) Call the legislators who will put the final touches on Virginia’s budget proposal(s) to ask them for more money for RPS, and 2) Show up at the General Assembly building on Sunday at 12:00 PM to immediately respond to the proposed House and Senate budgets (Facebook). For the latter, fingers crossed, the response will be “Hey, thanks for fully funding your share of public education, Commonwealth.” But, should that not be the case, you can be on hand to cast scornful looks upon the legislators.Mark Robinson at the Richmond Times-Dispatch has a summary of a recent report released by the City Auditor that focuses on overtime pay at the Sheriff’s Office. You can read the full, 14-page audit here (PDF). The short of it: Overtime pay went, way, way up—from $643,985 in FY2018 to $2,786,220 in FY2019—and it does sound like some of the operational procedures at the jail could benefit from some tweaking. That said, pay at Richmond’s Sheriff’s Office still lags behind neighboring facilities, and, something I’m always interested in knowing, the Office has about a 15% vacancy rate. Until the Mayor and City Council find a way to fully fund vacant position at City departments (by, oh, I dunno, raising the real estate tax to pre-Recession era levels), we’ll always need folks to work overtime and we’ll always see huge overtime line items. At some point, surely, you save some money by filling a couple of those vacancies, right?The Virginia Mercury’s Ned Oliver has an update on the General Assembly’s attempt to give control of Confederate Monuments to localities. Sen. Surovell, a Democrat from Fairfax, has this unfortunate quote that shows a lack of knowledge about when (the Jim Crow era, decades after the Civil War) and why (Lost Cause racism) the majority of Confederate monuments were built: “Before we make decisions about them, everybody’s entitled to have complete information…Otherwise, I think a lot of people just jump to conclusions, make assumptions that everybody just put these statues up because they were racist or something.” Turns out, that’s exactly why these statues were put up! Anyway, I’d still like to see the two-thirds majority vote requirement removed from the final version of the bill, but, if it must, I guess the other stuff can stay—although, requiring studies into the history of these monuments is just a huge waste of everyone’s time and money.This coming Saturday, February 15th, from 10:00–11:00 AM, Maymont will host its annual Great Backyard Bird Count. It’s free and designed for all ages and skill levels. One assumes they mean all bird-counting skill levels, which, is good because my current skill level at that hovers near zero. In fact, until this very moment, I had no idea that the Great Backyard Bird Count is a national program put on by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audobon Society. Sounds like if you can’t make it out to Maymont on Saturday morning but still want to spend some time hangin’ with the birds, you can tap on the previous link and participate from literally wherever you happen to be. So cool!Mike Platania at Richmond BizSense says a mystery buyer has bought the building at 504 W. Broad Street, one of Richmond’s definitely cursed properties. Currently questionably occupied by Tiny Victory (Platania says the shop’s been closed and couldn’t get ahold of the owners), previous tenants include Yaki, Boka Tavern, Antler & Fin, the Belvidere at Broad, and, probably, a eldritch butcher who sold suspiciously delicious meat pies. Super excited for whatever moves into that space next, though.Logistical note: Monday, Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday if you aren’t feeling colloquial, is a federal holiday, which means you won’t hear from me until Tuesday. If your work/life situation allows it, enjoy the long weekend!This morning’s patron longreadThe Last Time Democracy Almost DiedSubmitted by Patron Giles. I guess it’s comforting that we’ve been here before and manage to scrape through. Read to the end of this piece, though, because I kind of love the idea of public (both in terms of who can come and who funds it) debate salons.It’s a paradox of democracy that the best way to defend it is to attack it, to ask more of it, by way of criticism, protest, and dissent. American democracy in the nineteen-thirties had plenty of critics, left and right, from Mexican-Americans who objected to a brutal regime of forced deportations to businessmen who believed the New Deal to be unconstitutional. W. E. B. Du Bois predicted that, unless the United States met its obligations to the dignity and equality of all its citizens and ended its enthrallment to corporations, American democracy would fail: “If it is going to use this power to force the world into color prejudice and race antagonism; if it is going to use it to manufacture millionaires, increase the rule of wealth, and break down democratic government everywhere; if it is going increasingly to stand for reaction, fascism, white supremacy and imperialism; if it is going to promote war and not peace; then America will go the way of the Roman Empire.”If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.

Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr believe the City Auditor did a very thorough job in auditing this year’s City insurance mess. The extent to which laws were broken are spelled out for everyone to read about and to follow. They go over the information in detail, extending into the next segment to cover all that is contained in the Auditor’s Insurance Report. Eventually, the voters of Shreveport will have to decide what they think about all the now well-documented lies.

Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr believe the City Auditor did a very thorough job in auditing this year’s City insurance mess. The extent to which laws were broken are spelled out for everyone to read about and to follow. They go over the information in detail, extending into the next segment to cover all that is contained in the Auditor’s Insurance Report. Eventually, the voters of Shreveport will have to decide what they think about all the now well-documented lies.

In Part 2 – We focused on propositions J and K Our Guests were: Bay Scoggin - Director of the Texas Public Interest Research Group (speaking against Prop J) Prop J is the "CodeNEXT" proposition that if passed, would require a waiting period and a public vote before any other future comprehensive rewrite of our land development code is passed. Fred Lewis - speaking in favor of Prop J Michael Searle - treasurer of Yes PAC on Prop K Prop K - “Without using the existing internal City Auditor or existing independent external auditor, shall the City Code be amended to require an efficiency study of the City’s operational and fiscal performance performed by a third-party audit consultant, at an estimated cost of $1 million to $5 million?”

Council's got budget on the mind and is thinking about the places where they might need to Maca cut. The City Auditor reports an ongoing culture change, and the Edmonton Integrity Commissioner is officially announced. Meanwhile, Calgary is beating us in vision zero, without even trying.

Episode 025. One of the magical things about podcasting is that sometimes you get to have a great conversation with someone who may have different opinions than you AND simultaneously find out how much you have in common. This interview with Josh Lewis of the Saving Elephants podcast almost didn't happen because his show is about conservative politics (not my cup of tea), BUT I really loved our talk and his fresh perspective on impostor syndrome when it comes to having a message you feel is so important you want to get it right! Upcoming Podcast Envy Class: Launch Your Own @ Next Door Chicago Wednesday 8/29 from 6:30-8:00pm It's FREE! Can't make it? Not in Chicago? Get on the Podcast Envy VIP list and then reply back to the email you get from me and ask for the free launch webinar. Featured Podcast Angel: Podcast Envy VIP Launch Service with ME! We offer premium podcast launch coaching for podcasters who want to craft a show that matters, and cut the learning curve when it comes to getting their message out there.  Learn more & schedule a complimentary consultation here: http://www.podcastenvy.com Resources: 5 Questions You Haven't Asked About Your Podcast (FREE) I mean, you want to make a show that matters right? You've got a message, a passion, a purpose. How can you make sure it's landing? These questions from your Podcast Boss (me) will help! Podcast Boss Interview Setup Guide (Premium) Get a handy PDF of our dual recording setup for online interviews using Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype AND and the Zoom H4n Pro recorder. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Connect: http://www.podcastenvy.com Email or Voice (send me a question to answer on the show!) Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder My favorite hashtags #podcastenvy #podcastboss Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn now... dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Podcast Envy listener. Our Guest https://www.savingelephantsblog.com/ Facebook @savingelephantsblog Twitter @savingelefants Saving Elephants podcast on Apple and on Spotify About Josh Lewis Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office.  A former candidate for City Auditor with nearly a decade of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice. Josh graduated from College of the Ozarks--Hard Work U--majoring in Accounting with a minor in Speech Communications, where he was president of the College Republicans.  Though a lifelong Republican, Josh stepped down as Treasurer of the Tulsa County Republican Party in 2016 when he could no longer support the candidate chosen to represent his party. ​As a diligent student of the conservative movement championed by Edmund Burke, Russel Kirk, William F. Buckley, Thomas Sowell, and many others, Josh is passionate about conservatism surviving and thriving in the 21st century. Josh is also a contributor to The Millennial Review, a group of politically-engaged millennials who promote and defend the conservative values of freedom, limited republican government, and a robust civil society that have made America truly exceptional.

Megan Kilgore grew up in Gallipolis, Ohio, a small Appalachian town on the Ohio River. Her mom, a beloved and distinguished educator, raised Megan single-handedly, and instilled a love of learning, responsibility, and independence that Megan passes on to her constituency every day, now that she is the Auditor for the City of Columbus, Ohio. Prior to being elected the first female City Auditor, Megan spent time working in the private finance sector, where it's no surprise that she could have made a lot more money than becoming an elected official, but she chooses service, and every day wakes up excited about the people she gets to have an impact on. Having spent 11 years working for her mentor, Hugh Dorrian (Columbus' City Auditor for nearly 50 years), she has her own plans for maintaining one of the country's best credit ratings, and continuing to finance the growth and prosperity of the city. Megan is passionate about public service; she often speaks about waking up daily excited to spend the day with the people she does, be it the people for whom she serves on several non-profit boards, her Special Olympics athletes, her family, or the tax payers of Columbus. She describes public finance with the word "euphoria" and when you hear her talk about it's hard not to know exactly what she means.

This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson runs through the history of Kansas City audits with KCMO City Auditor Doug Jones. In an interesting and wide-ranging conversation, Jones discusses how some of the City's past audits are reflected in the police staffing study that was recently presented to the City Council and the Board of Police Commissioners. Jones also discusses audits that relate to the City's overtime hours and the City's Bike KC plan, which is Kansas City's on-street master bike plan. In addition, the City Auditor talks about what he wants the public to take from the @KCMOCityAuditor Twitter account.