July 30, 2026
Improving Government Through Performance Audits
In this episode, Deputy State Auditor Vernon Utley shares his nearly 20-year journey with the Office of the State Auditor and discusses how the Performance Audit Division helps improve state government by looking beyond the numbers. He reflects on the award-winning DMV audit, the importance of hearing directly from frontline employees, and OSA's growing focus on Medicaid oversight. Vernon also explains how artificial intelligence, data science, and expanded audit efforts will help identify challenges faster and deliver greater accountability for North Carolinians.
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