Auditors Save the World! Doug Jones

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

Leading a mighty team of performance auditors, Super Doug blasts through a wide variety of audit topics with laser focus and calm command.

And when the issues are too big for one report, Doug splits them in two! Twice the impact, double the dialogue, and more face time with those who govern. Because in Doug’s world, an audit report isn’t just a document, it’s a catalyst for change!

With the power of performance audits and input from the citizenry, Doug builds stronger communities, protects public trust, and ensures every dollar does the most good.

So, tune in, truth-seekers and transparency lovers, as we soar alongside the hero who proves that integrity, insight, and innovation matter in local government.

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About Doug Jones

Douglas Jones, CGAP CIA CRMA was appointed County Auditor by the Johnson County, Kansas Board of County Commissioners in January 2025. He experience spans 37 years of private and government auditing. Before joining Johnson County, Doug audited Kansas City, Missouri for 31 years, with the last 11½ years as City Auditor.

As County Auditor, Doug is responsible for directing the activities of the County Auditor’s Office and interacting with elected officials and county management. He provides elected officials and the public with independent assessments of the work of county government and recommendations to improve operations and strengthen public accountability.

Since 2016, Doug Jones has been a member of the United States Comptroller General’s Domestic Working Group. He is currently a member of the Association of Local Government Auditors Board of Directors as Treasurer. Doug has also been involved in ALGA as chair, vice chair, and member of the Advocacy Committee, a member of the Professional Issues Committee, a team leader or team member for seven peer reviews, and a presenter or roundtable moderator at a number of ALGA annual conferences. He is the past chair of the Mid-America Intergovernmental Audit Forum Executive Committee. Doug has also been a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Airport Internal Auditors.

Doug is a Certified Government Auditing Professional, Certified Internal Auditor, and holds a Certification in Risk Management Assurance. He has both a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Wichita State University.

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