Podcasts about State auditor

Iowa is struggling — with rising cancer rates, a shrinking economy, overburdened healthcare systems, and families being pushed out of communities they love. This week, Rob Sand returns to Moderate Party to talk about why he's running for governor in a moment when many people would run the other way. Rob is the only Democrat who can still win statewide in Iowa, and he's trying to build a coalition grounded not in outrage, but in actual problem-solving.We talk about listening, dissent, navigating disagreement without feeding division, and what it means to govern a state that's hurting. It's a conversation about leadership, humility, and why the work is still worth doing.About RobRob Sand was born and raised in Decorah, where his family has lived for generations, and where he grew up fishing, hunting, and discovering his passion for public service while helping build a community skatepark. He began his career as an Assistant Iowa Attorney General and the state's chief public corruption prosecutor, taking on scammers, taxpayer abusers, violent criminals, and the largest lottery-rigging scheme in American history—later chronicled in his true-crime book The Winning Ticket. Iowans have since elected him twice as State Auditor, first in 2018, when he became the first Democrat to win the office since the 1960s, and again in 2022 as the only Democrat reelected statewide. In office, Rob has uncovered more than $29 million in waste, fraud, and abuse, held both parties accountable, and launched the Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program—an award-winning efficiency initiative now adopted in all 99 counties and replicated in other states. Known for working across political lines, Rob has included Independents and Republicans in senior leadership roles and supported staff regardless of their political donations, grounding his work not in left vs. right but right vs. wrong. Now running for governor, Rob is focused on lowering costs, protecting taxpayer dollars, restoring trust in government, and improving the lives of Iowa families. And when he's not fighting corruption or working for Iowans, you can find him bowhunting, fishing, biking, taste-testing Casey's pizza, or spending time with his wife Christine, their two sons, and their dog, Pow.Rob Sand for IowaReynolds signs law to limit Iowa state auditor's powers | Iowa Public Radio

Tune in here to this ​Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by interviewing North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek. Boliek and his team are actively investigating the City of Charlotte's $99,999 settlement given out to Lance Patterson, the husband of new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson. This payout was brought about to settle Patterson's seven-year lawsuit against the City. In the interview, Boliek mentions that he requested this investigation to bring transparency to the residents of Charlotte - as well as expose how the city government spends their taxpayer funds. He also notes that his office reached out to the City of Charlotte on November 14 to request the details of the payout. When asked his thoughts about City staff calling the investigation a "political ploy", Boliek emphasizes that he was very clear when he investigated the settlement to former Police Chief Johnny Jennings. During that investigation, he explained that the position of the State Auditor's office is that any expense of taxpayer money is the business of the taxpayers. This rhetoric is also being used in the newest investigation. In closing, Boliek gives an update on other projects that the State Auditor's office has been working. One such audit involved the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency, which looked at the Eastern part of the State's response to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. Boliek notes that this particular audit is instructive and interesting as it pertains to how the State responded to those storms that affected the region. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Bowyer talks with Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick about the hidden influence of proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis. Fitzpatrick explains why most pension plans lacked proxy guidelines (and the results of not having them), and how the left uses boardrooms to advance agendas that fail at the ballot box. He shares progress made in pushing back against ESG and why the battle for shareholder engagement is far from over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue and Kendra talked with Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio about the potential of STAYING IN DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (the "spring forward") and not "falling back" to standard time.

Send us a textMinnesota State Representative Elliott Engen (R-District 36A), who is seeking election as Minnesota's next state auditor, joined Liz Collin on her podcast.Rep. Engen was just 22 years old when he was elected and became Minnesota's first Gen Z representative. He is serving a second term representing parts of Anoka and Ramsey counties. But now, Engen has recently announced his run for auditor. Collin asked Engen about the extent of fraud in Minnesota. Engen did not mince words.Engen also discussed some of the problems with the White Bear Lake Area School District—and his past criticism of President Trump.Support the show

Jon recaps the reaction from DHS Sec. Noem's Minnesota visit, a pastor's controversial comments on immigration, and ICE presence in the Twin Cities. MN Rep. Elliot Engen joins to discuss his platform for running for State Auditor and his thoughts on all of the hot button issues in Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon recaps the reaction from DHS Sec. Noem's Minnesota visit, a pastor's controversial comments on immigration, and ICE presence in the Twin Cities. MN Rep. Elliot Engen joins to discuss his platform for running for State Auditor and his thoughts on all of the hot button issues in Minnesota.

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss and audit the state of Missouri conducted on the city of Joplin. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

State Auditor Shad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast. He talked about the responsibilities of the Office of the State Auditor, how technology helps to catch fraud, OSA initiatives to fight "brain drain" in Mississippi, his mission to find waste in state government, and much more.

Chris Cournoyer, former State Senator from eastern Iowa, discusses her tenure as Lt. Governor, how her appointment came about, her focus and responsibilities and her current campaign for State Auditor including the office's fit with her tech background and her priorities for the office.

Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for September 22, 2025! Guests and topics for this segment is the State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio who provides an update on her attempt to get lawmakers to comply to a voter approved ballot question last November authorizing an audit of the state legislature. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.

Mississippi Auditor Shad White joins to discuss his thoughts on the Charlie Kirk assassination and discuss the recent findings of his office concerning the minority non-profits and their wasteful spending.

The state auditor's office found several issues with ABA providers receiving the most money, including duplicate invoices, lack of documentation and employees not having proper credentials.

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet, the region's homegrown conservative talk radio show. In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by guest co-host Laura Musler and Pastor Joshua Goodman as they sit down with North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek. The conversation kicks off with Pastor Josh's uplifting message about hope and personal affirmation, setting a positive tone for an hour packed with insight and candid discussion.The team dives deep into Dave Boliek's journey across North Carolina, his past work as a prosecutor in Fayetteville, and his impactful tenure as chairman of the UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees, where he took on big projects like the School of Civic Life and Leadership. Dave shares stories about tackling ideological imbalance at universities and reveals what it's really like to stand for conservative principles in today's academic environments.Of course, no chat with the State Auditor is complete without a behind-the-scenes look at how public funds are monitored. Dave breaks down the mysteries behind state audits, what his office actually does (hint: it's not auditing your income taxes), and the recent findings from reviews of local governments and agencies like the DMV's infamous wait times, outdated technology, and questionable settlements in Charlotte city government. Throughout the show, listeners get a front-row seat to the nuts and bolts of accountability, transparency, and the challenge of keeping government working for everyone.Whether you're a civics junkie, a local politics enthusiast, or just curious about how your tax dollars are safeguarded, this episode gives you the real story, directly from North Carolina's chief watchdog. Don't miss out on smart commentary, a few laughs, and plenty of actionable insights for citizens who care about the future of their state.

A report from the auditor's office says Mayor Paul Murrell used city-owned vehicles for personal use and highlights payments of nearly $50,000 to the mayor's personal business for work performed at a municipal nursing home. When questioned about the personal vehicle, state auditor Mike Foley says Murrell provided a sales tax form that didn't match the vehicle used as evidence against him.

Julie Blaha is the State Auditor of Minnesota.

The SEANC team interview State Auditor Dave Bullock about accountability, the DAVE Act, the DMV audit, technology and contract oversight, and what it all means for state employees We also preview next week's SEANC Convention, check in on Gen Z spending habits, and more.

Edward McCabe helped establish an all-Black Kansas town on his mission to create a state inhabited and run by freed slaves. In a new book, author Caleb Gayle writes about how McCabe earned the nickname of "Black Moses" and what his quest for liberation meant.

Marc & Kim dives deep into the financial mismanagement at Francis Howell School District with Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick explains the ongoing review into the $250,000 payout to a superintendent who never worked a day, the district's history of poor audits, massive cost overruns, and conflicts of interest in contracts. The conversation also touches on broader issues in Saint Louis Public Schools, including unconstitutional attendance bonuses, excessive spending on perks, and bloated superintendent salaries. The segment exposes systemic fiscal negligence and accountability gaps in local education.

In her ongoing efforts to audit the state legislature, an effort State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at for quite a while, DiZoglio has now hired an outside law firm to bring the challenge to court. Last Fall, voters approved a measure, giving DiZoglio the authority to audit the MA House and Senate. However, state lawmakers have pushed back against the audit efforts saying an audit could violate the constitutional separation of powers between the branches. Diana DiZoglio joined us on NightSide to discuss!

In her ongoing efforts to audit the state legislature, an effort State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at for quite a while, DiZoglio has now hired an outside law firm to bring the challenge to court. Last Fall, voters approved a measure, giving DiZoglio the authority to audit the MA House and Senate. However, state lawmakers have pushed back against the audit efforts saying an audit could violate the constitutional separation of powers between the branches. 

NOTE: The $740,000 question is a podcast from Plain Talk producer Matt Fern. After sending a letter to Governor Doug Burgum and receiving no response, a coalition of 27 filmmakers from across North Dakota hold a press conference outside the Attorney General's office to demand transparency and accountability in how one filmmaker received $740,000 from the Department of Commerce. But despite the media attention and growing public scrutiny, state officials remain silent. The Governor never replies. The Attorney General passes the buck. And the ND Commerce insists nothing was done wrong. In this episode, filmmaker Matt Fern walks through the aftermath of the press conference and the months of waiting for answers. We hear from the State Auditor, whose report confirms the process was flawed, with a grant application window open for just six business days. But while the timeline may have been unusual, the audit stops short of calling it illegal. With no one taking responsibility, and no clear authority stepping in, Matt files a formal ethics complaint—only to discover how limited and untested the Ethics Commission process really is. Meanwhile, Canticle Productions begins building film sets, hiring crew, and raising more money for multiple films—without ever publicly addressing the controversy. And it all leads to one big question: if no one in the state is willing to investigate, who will?

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Jason talks to Julie Blaha, State Auditor for Minnesota, about her friends John and Yvette Hoffman who were shot this weekend, and about the need for Minnesotans to come together.

Since Republican Dave Boliek won last year's election, the position of state auditor has been getting more powerful. He's now responsible for appointing and overseeing the State Board of Elections, and lawmakers want to put him in charge of a sweeping government efficiency review. He's also been auditing the Division of Motor Vehicles and hurricane recovery spending. Boliek spoke with Colin Campbell about that work and other action in his first five months in office.

Send us a textOn this episode we are joined by Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio.  Diana discusses her journey, pathway into politics, and her current role as Massachusetts State Auditor.Contact Info:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuditorMATwitter: https://x.com/massauditorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/massauditor/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/massauditor.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@massauditorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/massauditorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MassAuditorSupport the show***Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization***Episode Produced by The Three Guys ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo @78brettzky - Instagram

State Auditor Mike Foley has issued audit letters to eight local government units in the past six weeks highlighting alleged financial malpractice. The offenses include a Nemaha County commissioner using a county gas pump to fill his personal vehicle, a Custer County employee who recorded work hours while at her children's school events and Pleasanton village employees who used their 11% rebates from village expenses at Menards for personal purchases. Foley says he didn't remember there being so many cases during his previous term as auditor between 2007 and 2015.

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In this episode, we discuss crossover week at the General Assembly. SEANC members turned out in force against House Bill 549, which would strip State Human Resources Act protections from employees at the State Auditor's Office. We touch on the deep-seated concerns it raises for state employees. Moreover, we bring a fresh perspective to government dealings with Sam Klein's Gen Z views, highlighting a generational shift towards more transparency and engagement. Dive into our conversations filled with political intrigue, personal anecdotes, and even some light-hearted talk about birds and nature. Enjoy this inside look at the dynamics shaping North Carolina's political landscape.

An Iowa state senator launches a campaign to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Iowa lieutenant governor eyes the only Statewide seat held by a Democrat.

In this episode, we tackle the contentious issues surrounding employment rights within state agencies, focusing on the potential implications of House Bill 549. This bill would remove State Human Resources Act protections from State Auditor's Office employees. It is a blatant attempt to politicize the workforce in an agency where employees must be protected. We dig deeper into why fighting for SHRA protections for all state employees is essential.

Our guest this week is new State Auditor Dave Boliek. His job is to look at state and local entities and audit them to make sure tax dollars are being spent in the way the General Assembly appropriates them. The state auditor's primary goals include covering a financial audit, economy and efficiency audit and program result audit. The Republican joins host Tim Boyum to discuss the position and high-profile issues he plans to tackle, including the DMV, elections and the Department of Government Efficiency. One of the key questions he's trying to answer — Where does the money flow? “You can't simplify hard data but so much,“ he said. “But also people want the auditor to get in the weeds.” He's also been focused on appropriating Helene dollars, with no additional cost to the taxpayer, via a dashboard for North Carolina residents. He told Tim so far, so good on Helene spending. One area of concern he shared, though, was the DMV.  “I'm just going to be blunt, it's going to be a bigger mess than I thought, even I thought,” he said. “We're moving as quickly as we can.” He added more solid data is still needed before recommendations can be made, saying he doesn't want to shoot from the hip. This, as lines are backed up ahead of the Real ID deadline. Later we get to know him better by discovering his tastes in music, TV and relaxation.

Parents and childcare providers are worried that the loss of an early education subsidy could jeopardize access to affordable care and put centers out of business.Then, Mississippi's State Auditor shares a new report claiming there's more than $400 million in wasteful state spending by state agencies.Plus, hear what it takes to curate a museum and share Mississippi culture with the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Over the last 90 days, the State Auditor position has transformed from a state agency that released audits for various NC departments, agencies, local governments, and non-profits to a department that is working proactively in concert with the General Assembly to hold the entire NC executive branch accountable.   At the helm, is Auditor Dave Boliek, who won the position in November after surviving a bruising primary that resulted in a summer runoff.   The Republican Auditor opens up about his political party affiliation (he was once a Democrat), his vision for the department, and his take on Tarheel politics.   Skye and Brian also break down the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee's inaugural meeting, House Rules approved, a new Senate Majority Leader, a Senate budget update, #TOTW, pollen, and mens' fashion choices inside the General Assembly.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Sadly Senator Charles Perry joined with a few others to help Senator Nichols gut the bill to ban taxpayer funded lobbying. The bill, SB 19 by Senator Middleton, is a wheat-from-the-chaff issue for anyone interested in good and better government. It is an issue conservatives and Republicans have been working to pass for many years.Senator Perry's joining in the gutting amendment is siding with local government functionaries over his constituents (as well as big-government Democrats and RINOs.) And, what does it say about the work of elected officials that they need a hired-gun lobbyist to work with them in order to “make sure the voices back home can be heard,” as Senator Nichols stated? It certainly doesn't point to anything complimentary.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.We now know that Lieutenant Governor Patrick was right: The Texas House leadership did spend like a “drunken sailor” in the inept and evidence free impeachment of Ken Paxton.  Read Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's statement on the State Auditor's Audit of all impeachment-related spending.Wildfire update.Oil and gas rig count update.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

This time, John does a deep dive into Trump's escalating defiance of court orders, attacks on judges, and controversial deportations, while also examining the role of key figures like Chuck Schumer in defending democratic institutions. He also discusses the injustice of the nearly 250 Venezuelans alleged by the White House to be gang members that have been deported to a supermax prison in El Salvador, even as a US judge blocked the removals. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider for legal analysis on current news including Justice John Robert's rebuking Trump's call to impeach federal judges who rule against him and the illegal arrest and detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil as well as the continued assaults on universities for DEI practices. Next, he interviews Rob Sand who is Iowa's 33rd State Auditor about corruption in his state. He was elected in 2018 after serving seven years as Iowa's chief public corruption prosecutor in the Iowa Attorney General's Office. There, he led the discovery and prosecution of the largest lottery rigging scheme in American history. He also prosecuted the Iowa Film Office Tax Credit scandal, the only criminal prosecution related to a global Ponzi Scheme, as well as dozens of other financial crimes. Then lastly, John jokes with "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and they chat with the Evil Army of the Night about pop culture and the latest fraudulent conduct by the GOP and their golden leader "Man Baby".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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