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JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
10 S OAKDALE AVE
MEDFORD, OR 97501

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June 10, 2023
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How to Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Suspected fraud, waste, and abuse can be reported through an anonymous telephone and online reporting system. The telephone Hotline can be reached 24 hours a day / seven days a week at 1-855-222-0469. The online reporting system can be accessed at https://www.lighthouse-services.com/jacksoncounty

Internal Audit

Internal Auditing Defined
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The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the profession’s global association, offers the following definition:

 

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations.  It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. 

Internal Audit - Vision and Mission
Vision – The Internal Program serving as a resource that facilitates continual improvements in county operations and outcomes.

Mission – To provide independent and objective analysis, assurance, and information that enhances transparency and aids decision-makers in the management of county resources and operations.

What We Do

We conduct performance audits; investigate suspected fraud, waste, and abuse; and provide technical assistance to county departments.

Enabling Legislation
County Ordinance 02.218 establishes the County Auditor’s position and County Ordinance 02.255 establishes the County Audit Committee.
Internal Audit Staff
Our internal audit staff consists of County Auditor Eric Spivak and Senior Auditors Tanya Baize and Nicole Rollins.

 

Eric is a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Audit Professional and also holds a certification in Risk Management Assurance.  He has a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. Tanya is also a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Government Audit Professional.  She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Southern Oregon University.  Nicole is a Certified Government Audit Professional and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Southern Oregon University.
Recent Audit Reports