Due to the range of services the Audit Department provides, we strive to maintain a well-educated and qualified staff. Each auditor has obtained at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and several have gone on to complete graduate degrees in various fields of study. Collectively, the department has over 100 years of audit and advisory experience, consisting of governmental audit, public accounting and corporate internal audit, and over 80 years of management and supervision experience.

Auditors are encouraged to obtain certifications and participate in professional organizations. As a result, we have individuals with the following certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Following are links to selected professional organizations:

• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA)
• Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants (NSCPA)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) 
• Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA)

In order to remain compliant with Government Auditing Standards, our auditors maintain and improve professional competence by completing at least 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education every two years.  At least 24 of these hours are governmentally focused.