About Us

County Auditor, Michelle Bohlayer
Assistant County Auditor, Terry Gibson

The County Auditor is an officer of the Legislative Branch, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the County Council. The Auditor is required to call to the attention of the County Council and the County Executive any irregularity or improper procedure that they discover.

The Office of the County Auditor's (OCA) duties include auditing, or retaining an independent certified public accounting firm to audit the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Additionally, the OCA conducts attestation engagements and performance audits under Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, including evaluations of internal controls, compliance with laws and regulations, and effectiveness and efficiencies of County operations. The OCA also reports to the County Council on the fiscal considerations of proposed legislation, including the County Executive's proposed operating and capital budgets. All reports issued by the OCA are available to the public.