Adventures in Auditing
Adventures in Auditing is a podcast from the Salt Lake County Auditor’s Office. It explains the audits conducted by the office and the findings behind them. Episodes also cover property taxes and related local government financial issues. The show is designed to help residents understand how public funds are reviewed and managed.
Episodes
Audit of the Agreement with Discovery Gateway
Send us Fan MailSalt Lake County Auditor Chris Harding and auditor Anthony Kournianos discuss the audit of the County’s 20-year-old agreement with Discovery Gateway. They cover missed preventative maintenance on life-safety systems, late financial reporting, an outdated building assessment, and what the County is doing next.
Audit of Fleet Management
Send us Fan MailCounty Auditor Chris Harding sits down with auditors Jacob Cantwell and Anthony Kournianos to walk through the audit of Salt Lake County Fleet Management, requested by the County Council.The audit covered calendar year 2025 and reviewed 147 fleet vehicles at the Government Center, including 22 take-home vehicles, plus the 11-vehicle motor pool. The team explains how fleet vehicles
Audit of Salt Lake County Foundation
Send us Fan MailIn 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 pract
Financial Audit of Mayor's Administration
Send us Fan MailIn 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 pro
Kearns Fraud Podcast
Send us Fan MailListen to learn more about the fraud that occurred at the Kearns Rec Center daycare facility.
2.5 Mayor's Administration Travel Audit
Send us Fan MailIn 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.T
2.4 An Audit of Criminal Justice Services Access
Send us Fan MailSecuring Systems, Supporting People: A Look Inside the CJS Data Access AuditWhat 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
2.3 - An Audit of Mayor's Finance Payroll Operations
Send us Fan MailIn 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 stren
2.2 - Payroll Audit of Countywide HR duties
Send us Fan MailIn 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 w
2.1 - Aging and Adult Services Travel Audit
Send us Fan MailIn 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
Episode 9: Payroll Audits
Send us Fan MailIn 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 work
Episode 8: Audit of Payroll in the Health Department
Send us Fan MailThe Salt Lake County Auditor’s Audit Services Division completed anaudit of the Salt Lake County Health Department Payroll Operationsfor the period of September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2022. The audit wasperformed in conjunction with a Countywide Audit of Payroll Operations,focusing on Mayor’s Finance Administration (Payroll Administration),Human Resources, and twelve County Agencie
Episode 7: An Audit of Countywide Deferred Revenue
Send us Fan MailThe 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
Episode 6: Discussion with Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
Send us Fan MailChair 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.
Episode 5: Countywide Policies Audit
Send us Fan MailThe Auditor's Office recently completed an audit of Countywide Policies.
Episode 4 - How to file an appeal of your Property Valuation
Send us Fan MailThis 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.
Episode 3 - West Jordan Library and Viridian Event Center Audit
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we discuss the recent audit of the West Jordan Library and Viridian Event Center.
Episode 2 - Audit Process
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what goes into the audit process and how audits are chosen?If so, this episode is for you!!!
Episode 1 - Larry Miller Softball Complex
Send us Fan MailLearn more about the audit of the Larry Miller Softball Complex and the audit process.
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