Auditor, Indiana
State
CORE PURPOSE:
Promote the General Welfare
Quick Facts
Holder(s):
Elise Nieshalla
Term:
4 years
Method:
Appointed
Level:
State
Oath Administered By:
Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
Role Overview
Serves as state comptroller, overseeing accounting and reporting of state funds, disbursing revenues to local governments, auditing state agencies, and managing payroll for state employees.
Constitutional Mandate:
Promotes fiscal responsibility (Ind. Const. Art. 6, Sec. 1).
Key Competencies:
Financial expertise, transparency, and accountability.
Potential Weaknesses:
• Poor Judgment or Negative Focus: Failing to identify weaknesses or emphasizing negatives, leading to ineffective audits.
• Internal Control Deficiencies: Irregularities or weaknesses in systems, risking fraud or errors.
• Lack of Delegation or Team Time: Not making time for staff, causing burnout or poor performance.
• Non-Compliance with Standards: Inadequate role modeling or goal orientation, leading to regulatory violations.
• Complexity Misunderstanding: Failing to grasp business complexities, resulting in flawed financial oversight.