Auditors Save the World! Casey Kopcho

In this episode of Auditors Save the World, podcast host Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA interviews auditing superhero, Casey Kopcho.

Not all threats come from missing data or misallocated funds. Some dangers lurk in the shadows, unseen, unchecked… until now. When the Oregon State Capitol was overtaken and vandalized, one auditor had the courage to ask the hardest question: What could have been done to stop it?

His name? Casey. By day, he is a relentless accountability professional. But when risks threatened the very safety of the citizens, Casey became the guardian of public trust!

This was no ordinary audit. Casey knew he had to push the boundaries of traditional oversight and take on a risk far greater than financial mismanagement: Domestic terrorism itself. He pored over security failures, dissected response protocols, and uncovered the vulnerabilities that allowed chaos to unfold.

Where others saw a challenge too big, Casey saw a duty too great to ignore. Because some audits don’t just save money, they save lives.

Join us now for another inspiring and boundary pushing episode with Casey Kopcho!

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About Casey Kopcho

Casey Kopcho is a recognized expert in public sector auditing, governance, emerging technologies, and risks with over 20 years of experience spanning internal & performance auditing, risk management, and finance transformation. He has worked extensively across public and private sectors, providing assurance that critical business processes operate efficiently, effectively, and equitably.

Casey has held key leadership roles, serving on audit committees and as an advisor for complex government and regulatory programs. He is a subject matter expert on risk-based auditing, climate risk, health system, AI governance, and ethics. He currently serves as Principal Auditor for the Oregon Secretary of State where he delivers award winning work on projects ranging from how the state mitigates risk of Domestic Violent Extremism to how the state manages its Mental Health Treatment System. Before arriving in Oregon, he worked for the Texas Department of Transportation where he lead teams to deliver audits of the largest transportation system in the country.

Casey also spent a number of years working alongside experts at Deloitte & Touche, advising federal and state agencies on strategic risk management and compliance, and at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, where he conducted financial audits that helped shape public policy.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, he delivers keynote addresses and professional training sessions nationwide on topics ranging from Generative AI in auditing to ethical leadership in government. In addition to his practical experience, Casey contributes to thought leadership through published articles, webinar instruction, and contributions to professional organizations.

Beyond his work in audit and governance, Casey spends his days with his wife and two children, and is working on his first novel, blending his passion for history, philosophy, and storytelling. His deep understanding of the intersection between governance, technology, and accountability makes him a trusted voice in the evolving landscape of public sector audit and oversight. Casey earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s in Accounting and Information Management from the University of Texas at Dallas and maintains his active CIA credential.

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