Adventures in Auditing

Send a text In this episode of Adventures in Auditing , Auditor Chris Harding and Internal Auditor Jacob Cantwell take listeners inside the Limited Scope Performance Audit of the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office Administration. Completed in August 2025, this audit examined key financial controls within the Mayor’s Administration—including purchasing cards, asset management, gift cards, GRAMA proces...

Send a text In this episode of Adventures in Auditing , County Auditor Chris Harding and Internal Auditor Jacob Cantwell explore their review of the Salt Lake County Foundation—a young, growing governmental nonprofit created to help donors support county programs. Because the Foundation is still in its early stages, the audit focused on whether the right structures, policies, and financial practic...

Send a text Listen to learn more about the fraud that occurred at the Kearns Rec Center daycare facility.

Send a text In this episode, Salt Lake County Auditor Chris Harding is joined by Audit Manager Audra Bylund and Internal Auditor Anthony Kournianos to unpack their recent audit of travel expenses within the Mayor’s Office Administration. But this isn't just about receipts and reimbursements—it’s a revealing look at how well-meaning practices can get tangled in outdated or unclear policy. Toge...

Send a text Securing Systems, Supporting People: A Look Inside the CJS Data Access Audit What does it take to protect sensitive data in a system that serves thousands? In this episode, County Auditor Chris Harding sits down with audit team members Shawna Ahlborn and Anthony Kournianos to unpack their recent review of Salt Lake County’s Criminal Justice Services (CJS). Together, they explore what i...

Send a text In this episode of Adventures in Auditing , County Auditor Chris Harding is joined by audit team members Tammy and Abigail to close out Salt Lake County’s comprehensive payroll audit series. The spotlight is on the Mayor’s Finance Administration Payroll Team—a group praised for their proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. From clarifying oversight roles to strength...

Send a text In this episode of Adventures in Auditing , Salt Lake County Auditor Chris Harding is joined by Senior Auditor Tammy Brakey and Auditor Abigail Dalton to break down the findings from the HR Payroll Audit .  Chris, Tammy, and Abigail discuss key issues uncovered in the audit, including payroll security risks, missing background checks, undocumented merit increases, and even employees wh...

Send a text In this episode of Adventures in Auditing , Salt Lake County Auditor Chris Harding sits down with Audit Manager Audra Byland to discuss the recent Aging and Adult Services Travel Expense Audit . While travel expenses may seem like a small piece of the county budget, this audit reveals how minor inefficiencies can add up—and how better oversight can lead to smarter spending. Chris and A...

Send a text In this episode, we dive into Salt Lake County Auditor’s recent payroll audit findings, which span 12 different agencies with over 200 tests conducted. Through these audits, the team identified 120 issues and made 192 recommendations aimed at strengthening operations and maintaining transparency. Our auditors share insights on why payroll audits are critical for a county with a workfor...

Send a text The Salt Lake County Auditor’s Audit Services Division completed an audit of the Salt Lake County Health Department Payroll Operations for the period of September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2022. The audit was performed in conjunction with a Countywide Audit of Payroll Operations, focusing on Mayor’s Finance Administration (Payroll Administration), Human Resources, and twelve County Agenci...

Send a text The Salt Lake County Auditor’s Office Audit Services Division recently completed an audit focusing on deferred revenue and pre-paid goods and services within select Salt Lake County agencies.  Deferred revenue represents money collected in advance for goods and services that have yet to be delivered. While it is a normal part of business operations, it comes with certain risks that req...

Send a text Chair Newton joined us to share what got her interested in public service, her priorities on the Council, and how audits help her as a policy maker.

Send a text The Auditor's Office recently completed an audit of Countywide Policies.

Send a text This week residents are receiving their Notice of Valuation and might have questions on how to file an appeal of the market value. Our guest today is Pam Rivas who helps taxpayers through this process.

Send a text Join us as we discuss the recent audit of the West Jordan Library and Viridian Event Center.

Send a text Have you ever wondered what goes into the audit process and how audits are chosen? If so, this episode is for you!!!

Send a text Learn more about the audit of the Larry Miller Softball Complex and the audit process.