Yellowbook-CPE Presents: Auditors Save The World

Yellowbook-CPE Presents: Auditors Save The World

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Yellowbook-CPE Presents: Auditors Save The World episodes

  • Episode 7 - Mary Hull Caballero

    In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Mary, the elected city auditor of Portland, Oregon, who navigated the complexities of public service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her commitment to equity and community engagement, Mary identified critical gaps in emergency management for people with disabilities, advocating for their needs and ensuring accountability from city officials. Her story highlights the importance of proactive auditing and the role of advocacy in creating meaningful change within local government.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to the Super Auditor
    01:50 Mary's Mission: Serving the Community
    03:40 Adapting Audits During COVID-19
    05:38 Identifying Gaps in Emergency Management
    08:30 The Role of Advocacy in Auditing
    12:13 Changing the Narrative on Equity
    17:52 Engaging the Community for Impact
    20:39 The Response from City Officials
    26:21 Lessons Learned and Future Directions
    ABOUT MARY HULL CABALLERO:
    Mary Hull Caballero has devoted her career to people who count on public-serving organizations to make their lives better. She is skilled at figuring out why things have gone awry in an organization and helping executives and managers fix them. Mary is motivated to ensure organizations are pointed in the right direction and thoughtfully managed to achieve what the world needs them to achieve.
    Her professional throughline has been civic accountability, as a newspaper reporter, non-profit executive, performance auditor, and elected official. The hallmarks of accountability -- integrity, transparency, fairness, and courage -- guide how she works and measures her performance.
    Mary is skilled in developing and managing people, strategic planning, performance management and analysis, program design for fair outcomes, risk assessment and mitigation, research and fact-gathering, administrative investigations, and written communication.
    Her subject matter expertise derives from experience in state and local government, charitable organizations, and the private sector. Mary has deep experience managing or analyzing programs responsible for law enforcement policy and accountability, transportation, regional leadership, criminal and civil courts, administrative investigations and quasi-judicial hearings, public records and meetings, elections, internal services, and public policy development.
    Mary earned a master’s degree in public policy and management, an undergraduate degree in communication, and holds two performance auditing certifications. ManageWise, LLC, is certified in Oregon as a woman-owned, emerging small business.

    30 min
  • Episode 6 - Stephen Kirk

    In this episode, we explore the thrilling world of auditing through the lens of Stephen, a dedicated auditor who uncovered a Ponzi scheme in his community. The conversation delves into the nature of Ponzi schemes, the role of compliance auditors, and the emotional toll that fraud cases can take on those involved. Stephen shares his experiences, insights, and advice for new auditors, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and ethical responsibility in the field of auditing.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to the Super Auditor

    01:51 Understanding Ponzi Schemes

    05:10 The Role of Compliance Auditors

    10:21 The Case of the Desperate Broker

    19:11 Uncovering the Fraud

    22:31 The Aftermath and Legal Proceedings

    29:35 Advice for New Auditors

    33:51 The Emotional Toll of Fraud


    ABOUT STEPHEN KIRK:

    Stephen Kirk has over 37 years of government auditing and compliance experience, having worked for the State of Illinois since 1987. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Eureka College and is a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Government Auditing Professional. He served as Director of the Office of Internal Audit/Chief Internal Auditor for the Illinois Department of Transportation since 2010.

    Previous positions include Chief Internal Auditor for the Capital Development Board, Audit Manager for the Illinois Office of Internal Audit and Senior Auditor for the Illinois Securities Department. Mr. Kirk is a published author of a book about a Ponzi Scheme entitled A Betrayal of Trust published in January 2023.

    38 min
  • Episode 5 - Mary Modelski

    In this episode, we explore the journey of Mary, an audit leader, as she navigates the complexities of conducting an IT audit for a large Sheriff's department. The conversation highlights the importance of intention, resource management, and mentorship in the auditing process. Mary shares insights on identifying issues with IT assets, understanding budget constraints, and the value of collaboration with the Sheriff's Office. The episode concludes with reflections on the lessons learned and the significance of fostering growth within the audit team.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction to Super Auditor

    00:52 - Meet Mary: The Intrepid Audit Leader

    01:53 - The Sheriff's IT Audit: A Perfect Opportunity

    05:09 - Scoping the Audit: Managing Resources

    08:05 - Identifying IT Asset Issues

    10:57 - Root Cause Analysis: Understanding the Budget Constraints

    13:59 - Presenting Findings to the Sheriff's Office

    17:13 - Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities

    19:51 - The Importance of Mentorship and Growth

    23:08 - Conclusion: The Power of Intention in Auditing


    ABOUT MARY MODELSKI

    Mary Modelski is a CIA, CISA, and CGAP for a large Midwest County. She started her internal audit career with Motorola, then moved into consulting with Protiviti. She has spent the last 20 years serving in City, Native and County government. Modelski holds a bachelor degree in business administration from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University. Modelski has been an advocate for educating on the topic of what internal audit is and can do for an organization.

    27 min
  • Episode 4 - Stacey Linch

    In this episode, we explore the journey of an auditor, Stacey, who undertook a significant audit of a police department's record management system. The conversation delves into the challenges faced, including data quality issues, system implementation hurdles, and the auditor's role in ensuring compliance and accuracy. Stacey shares her findings, recommendations, and the long-term impact of the audit on the city's processes and public safety.
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction to Super Auditor
    01:51 - The Audit of Police Department Record Management
    07:30 - Challenges in Data Management and System Implementation
    13:15 - Findings and Recommendations from the Audit
    19:00 - The Role of Auditors in System Development
    25:14 - Long-term Impact and Lessons Learned
    ABOUT STACEY LINCH
    Stacey Linch is a Deputy City Auditor who has been with the City of Phoenix for 18 years. She has over 20 years of experience in information technology and performance audits. She is a CISA, CIA, CFE, PCI ISA, and CRMA. Stacey has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's in Public Administration.
    As an active member of the audit community, she is a District Representative for the Institute of Internal Auditors and a member of ALGA’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee.

    30 min
  • Episode 3 - Micheal Giles

    In this episode, we explore the journey of Michael, a city auditor who transitioned into business architecture. He shares insights on the impact of auditing, the challenges of continuous improvement, and the importance of understanding organizational maturity. Michael discusses a significant audit on animal services in Winnipeg, where his recommendations led to a substantial increase in dog licensing. The conversation delves into the theory of constraints, the role of policy in auditing, and the necessity of navigating conflict within organizations. Michael emphasizes the need for auditors to consider operational realities and the root causes of issues rather than merely complying with policies.

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Super Auditor
    01:22 Michael's Journey in Auditing
    03:41 Understanding Business Architecture
    06:55 Challenges in Continuous Improvement
    10:18 Impactful Audit on Animal Services
    17:50 Recommendations and Their Outcomes
    20:36 Theory of Constraints in Auditing
    24:48 The Role of Policy in Auditing
    28:34 Navigating Conflict in Auditing
    ABOUT MICHEAL GILES: Micheal Giles is a Business Architect for the City of Winnipeg. Before this, he spent 12 years in the Winnipeg City Auditor’s office, progressing from audit junior to Deputy City Auditor. Micheal led the transformation of the auditor’s office to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards in 2013. He left the auditor’s office in 2020 to gain deeper understanding about the challenges that public managers face, to learn how performance audits impact government operations from management’s point of view, and to expand his improvement toolkit. Micheal is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant; a Certified Internal Auditor (Canada); a Certified Business Architect; Certified in Theory of Constraints Fundamentals; and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Candidate.
    The views expressed in this interview are Micheal's own personal views and opinions. Micheal is not speaking on behalf of nor representing the views of the City of Winnipeg.

    32 min
  • Episode 2 - Charles Hall

    In this conversation, Charles Hall shares a harrowing experience from his early days as a CPA, detailing an audit that led to threats against his life from county officials. He emphasizes the importance of integrity in auditing, recounting how he navigated the challenges of reporting illegal activities while facing intimidation. The discussion highlights the ethical dilemmas auditors may encounter and the significance of maintaining professional standards, even in the face of personal risk.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to the Auditor's Journey

    01:51 Facing Threats: The Auditor's Integrity

    06:55 The Consequences of Reporting

    12:55 The Aftermath of the Audit

    18:37 Lessons Learned and Integrity in Auditing


    ABOUT CHARLES HALL: Charles B. Hall, CPA, CFE, MAcc became a CPA in 1987 and a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2004. He has spent most of his career providing auditing services, both internal and external, to local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses. Charles obtained his Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia in 1984 and has thirty-four years’ experience in

    accounting and auditing.


    Professional Affiliations:

    • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants

    • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

    • Georgia Government Finance Officers Association


    He is a past member of Georgia Society of CPA’s Peer Review Committee and a past chairman of the Georgia Society of CPAs’ Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee.


    Charles is the author of The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention and Preparation of Financial Statements and Compilation Engagements. He is a contributing author of PPC’s Guide to Cash, Tax, and Other Bases of Accounting and PPC’s Guide to Audits of Governments.


    Charles loves reading, running, and blogging about accounting and auditing issues at cpahalltalk.com.


    24 min
  • Episode 1 - Marcus Garrett

    In this episode, we explore the riveting story of a 911 audit conducted in Denver, where auditor Marcus reveals the critical findings that led to significant improvements in emergency response times. The conversation delves into the challenges faced during the audit, including a conflict with the chief of police, and the lessons learned about the role of auditors in public safety. Marcus emphasizes the importance of data analysis and the impact of audits on future practices, ultimately highlighting the auditor's responsibility to serve the community effectively. 


    Marcus Garrett provided these PDF documents to accompany his podcast episode: https://yellowbook-cpe.com/marcus-garrett-podcast


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to Super Auditor

    01:51 The 911 Audit in Denver

    08:12 Findings of the Audit

    11:09 Conflict with the Chief of Police

    17:32 Lessons Learned from the Audit

    22:00 The Role of Auditors

    27:02 Impact of the Audit on Future Practices


    ABOUT MARCUS GARRETT, CIA: After surviving the mean streets of the inner suburbs in the Great State of Texas, Mr. Garrett obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and work experience as a Certified Internal Auditor, Financial and Data Analyst. As a Senior Millennial, his inflated self-esteem was amplified with participation trophies given to him without merit during his most impressionable years. Somehow he overcame these personal roadblocks to become an award-winning freelance writer on topics ranging from love and relationships to debt and personal finances.

    31 min

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Before and after stories about how super auditors improve systems and fix what is broken using empirical evidence. YellowBook-CPE interviews experienced auditors who rescued the day!