Adventures in Auditing

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  Audit of Salt Lake County Foundation 18.11.2025 8min

  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 practices were in place to support long-term transparency and public trust. Chris and Jacob discuss what ...
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  Financial Audit of Mayor's Administration 18.11.2025 4min

  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 processes, and timecard approvals. While not a fraud investigation, the audit identified areas of risk a...
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  Kearns Fraud Podcast 07.10.2025 6min

  Send a text Listen to learn more about the fraud that occurred at the Kearns Rec Center daycare facility.
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  2.5 Mayor's Administration Travel Audit 29.04.2025 7min

  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isn't just about receipts and reimbursements—it’s a revealing look at how well-meaning practices can get tangled in outdated or unclear policy. Together, they explore the challenges auditors faced, including inconsistent approvals, confusing reimburs...
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  2.4 An Audit of Criminal Justice Services Access 22.04.2025 6min

  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 it means to balance security with service—how access to sensitive data is managed, what happens wh...
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  2.3 - An Audit of Mayor's Finance Payroll Operations 09.04.2025 5min

  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 strengthening internal controls and documentation, this episode highlights how collaboration and accountab...
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  2.2 - Payroll Audit of Countywide HR duties 18.03.2025 8min

  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 who were either overpaid or never received payments they were owed. They also dive into why thes...
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  2.1 - Aging and Adult Services Travel Audit 11.03.2025 10min

  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 Audra break down key findings, including errors in mileage reimbursements, late airfare bookings, mi...
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  Episode 9: Payroll Audits 14.11.2024 13min

  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 workforce of around 7,500 employees and a payroll that exceeds $270 million. With a wide range of roles,...
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  Episode 8: Audit of Payroll in the Health Department 23.10.2023 20min

  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 Agencies. For the audit period, the Health Department’s payroll encompassed a workforce of 756 employe...
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  Episode 7: An Audit of Countywide Deferred Revenue 16.10.2023 22min

  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 require careful management. For example, in Salt Lake County, we collect funds in advance for t...
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  Episode 6: Discussion with Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton 12.10.2023 16min

  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.
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  Episode 5: Countywide Policies Audit 09.10.2023 13min

  Send a text The Auditor's Office recently completed an audit of Countywide Policies.
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  Episode 4 - How to file an appeal of your Property Valuation 18.07.2023 22min

  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.
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  Episode 3 - West Jordan Library and Viridian Event Center Audit 15.07.2023 18min

  Send a text Join us as we discuss the recent audit of the West Jordan Library and Viridian Event Center.
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  Episode 2 - Audit Process 05.07.2023 19min

  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!!!
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  Episode 1 - Larry Miller Softball Complex 30.05.2023 20min

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