In this episode of Auditors Save the World, podcast host Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA interviews auditing superhero, Laura Doud.
From the heart of the bustling city comes the story of one woman’s unyielding courage and steadfast integrity! A hero who faced resistance, defied corruption, and championed the cause of a city she loves!
Meet Laura, the elected City Auditor and a fearless defender of accountability! With a sharp eye for detail and a heart devoted to justice, Laura stood firm when others faltered, warning her city of wasteful spending on a beloved landmark. While others turned a blind eye, she turned to action!
Amid the storm of resistance, Laura’s integrity shone as bright as the sun on a sparkling ocean. Her perseverance and dedication paved the way for restoring the cherished landmark to its former glory, proving that truth and justice always prevail.
Join us as we honor the tireless efforts of Laura, the City Auditor whose bravery and brilliance remind us all that real heroes rise to meet the challenges others fear to face!
Now, let’s step into the story and discover how one hero changed her community forever.
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About Laura Doud
As the elected City Auditor of Long Beach, Laura Doud leads an Office that provides independent audits and reviews of operations to make Long Beach better. City Auditor Doud was first elected in 2006. Since then, she focuses on internal improvements that best meet the needs of the community and provide increased value to the City.
City Auditor Doud revitalized the City Auditor’s Fraud Hotline. Tips related to City fraud, waste, and abuse can be reported anonymously by anyone at any time. The Office has received, reviewed, and investigated over 550 tips of fraud, waste, and abuse of City resources resulting in many important corrective action recommendations issued to City departments.
In addition to completing significant audits of the Queen Mary and the Long Beach Police Department, her Office has received nationally award-winning audits of the City’s Towing Operations, Parking Citations Collections Process, Police and Fire Dispatcher Overtime, the Business Improvement District Program, Animal Care Services, the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Police Evidence Control Section, and Library Services. These awards highlighted the significant impact of the audits which focus on effective and efficient government.
Laura is an active member of her church and supports many community organizations. She serves on the Leadership Long Beach Honorary Board of Governors and the Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership at California State University, Long Beach. Before running for office, City Auditor Doud was the Controller of the Water Replenishment District.
City Auditor Doud graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a degree in accounting. She earned her law degree (JD) at Pacific Coast University School of Law and is a CPA and CFE. She lives in Long Beach with her husband, Jim, and their daughter, Kelly.
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