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What does it really look like inside North Carolina's Office of the State Auditor?
Curious how the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor operates from the inside? Tune in to “Let’s Add It Up,” with State Auditor Dave Boliek. OSA’s new podcast brings listeners inside information on the day-to-day operations, who leads the various audit divisions, and what it takes to track down waste, fraud, and abuse across the state. Now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
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State Auditor Dave Boliek sits down with Deputy State Auditor Katina Bell, who leads the Financial Audit Division and brings nearly three decades of experience to the Office of the State Auditor. Bell shares how independent financial audits help safeguard taxpayer dollars, strengthen accountability, and support North Carolina’s AAA bond rating – ultimately encouraging business and fueling the economy. As a top executive at OSA, Bell brings perspective on how artificial intelligence is playing a role in the auditing process, and how valuable a career in auditing can be for young people.
Episode 02 – A COVID spending spree causes trouble in one of NC’s largest school districts
In the second episode of the "Let’s Add It Up" podcast, State Auditor Dave Boliek is joined by Deputy State Auditor Charles Dingee to discuss the agency’s new Rapid Response Division. Topics include how the team operates, how bond funds are being used at the local level, and some of the most pressing issues facing North Carolinians – like ongoing concerns with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and Hurricane Helene recovery aid.
Episode 01 – Town Visa Cards, OSA's Tipline, and AI Technology
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is expanding its investigative capabilities with new technology and increased production. In this episode of “Let’s Add It Up,” State Auditor Dave Boliek sits down with Deputy State Auditor Beth Ray, who oversees the Investigative Division. The former prosecutor explains how her team uses the Tipline to investigate potential fraud and gross waste of taxpayer dollars, a process that involves feeding a town's credit card statements into a computer model that flags suspicious transactions.