In this episode of Auditors Save the World, we explore the thrilling journey of auditing through the eyes of Matthew, a seasoned auditor who recounts his experiences in Guam during a financial crisis. The conversation delves into the challenges faced in reconstructing financial records, the dynamics of intergovernmental agreements, and the evolution of auditing practices. Matthew shares valuable insights on the importance of writing skills for auditors and reflects on his transition from federal auditing to becoming a city auditor.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Super Auditor
01:58 The Island of Lost Ledgers
06:11 The Crisis in Guam
10:01 Reconstructing Financial Records
14:21 The Zero-Sum Game of Auditing
20:18 Transition to City Auditor
24:26 Advice for New Auditors
ABOUT MATTHEW P. GRADY
The year was 1990. The Cold War had ended, and the Pacific Northwest was all the rage with the rise of Nirvana and the Grunge Rock scene. Meanwhile, in Northern California, Matthew Grady, a self-proclaimed bum, who had drifted aimlessly through much of his twenties had just graduated magna cum laude from San Jose State University with an accounting degree and taken an entry level position with the U.S. Justice Department, Office of the Inspector General.
Matthew’s somewhat circuitous path to City Auditor for the City of Killeen began with a 20-year stint in the Inspector General’s San Francisco Regional Audit Office, where he rose from junior auditor to Assistant Regional Audit Manager. He left the federal government after 20 years and ventured to the rocky shores of American Samoa, for a three-year tour as Comptroller of the American Samoa Government’s Treasury Department. Matthew’s return stateside included two brief, but fun-filled romps. First, as Audit Manager for the Clark County Washington Audit Office. And then as Senior Auditor for the Berkeley City Auditor before taking on the role of City Auditor for Killeen, Texas. He currently resides in Killeen with five cats.