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Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Auditor; City of Oakland | |||||
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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Oakland and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Define Role,
Your priorities
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Answer from Brenda Roberts:
As Auditor I'll protect Oakland's taxpayers from waste, fraud and mismanagement by ensuring responsible, transparent financial practices. I'll be a Watchdog for the community in responding to citizen complaints while also working proactively to increase City Hall efficiency.
I have two decades of professional experience as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner and CPA working with national firms KPMG and Deloitte. As an Adjunct Professor of Audit, I have performed audits for agencies including Fortune 500 companies, U.S. Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Labor, and City/County of San Francisco. Working in both internal audit departments in government and non-government organizations I bring the knowledge and values necessary to have more transparency and accountability in Oakland. Answer from Len Raphael:
The Auditor sees to it that residents get what they pay for from their City government. Watch the video.
And this is why I am qualified for the job.
More on my qualifications are here.
Answer from Brenda Roberts:
Public Safety/Quality of Life - I will work to ensure accountability in City Hall, which protects our city's fiscal health, public safety and core services.
Transparency - Oaklanders deserve to know where their tax dollars are going in our local government. I will respond to citizen complaints and keep the public informed on spending and efficiency in Oakland. Answer from Len Raphael:
I have detailed my top priorities for the City Auditor's office here.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page. |