Auditors Save the World! Jay Wagner

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

Today, dear listeners, we tune our dials to listen closely to Jay, the humble Chief Audit Executive.

Armed with a compassionate heart and the rare courage to self-examine, Jay listens not just to what is said, but to what is meant. When the whispers of wrongdoing echo through the halls, he doesn’t rush to accuse! Instead, he rolls up his sleeves, scrubs the evidence clean, and follows the facts wherever they lead.

When he uncovered bad behavior, he wanted to be wrong to clear names and restore trust. Unfortunately, the truth demanded otherwise.

And through it all, Jay builds bridges across every level of the organization, knowing that every role has a story to tell. But sometimes the gal delivering the mail knows what others overlook.

So, keep the data tight and your conscience clear! Because when truth hides in the fine print, Jay will be there to hold everyone accountable.

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About Jay Wagner

Jay Wagner has served as the chief internal auditor for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General since 2014 where he directs a comprehensive, agency-wide internal audit program in conformance with professional auditing standards and Illinois law. In this role, he is also an ex-officio member of the Illinois State Internal Audit Advisory Board where he served in multiple leadership roles, including Quality Assurance Coordinator, Guidance Coordinator, and three terms as Chair.

Jay spent much of his entire 27-year auditing career in the public sector, including 14 years as a chief internal auditor and thirteen years as an information systems auditor. He has also given dozens of volunteer presentations to thousands of auditors through conferences and seminars, and spoke to hundreds of students regarding auditing as a career path.

Jay received a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois at Springfield (2001) and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Illinois College (1996). He holds certifications as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

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