The Office of Internal Audit, established in January 2008, is responsible for the assessment of financial and operational risks of county departments and offices; identification of areas in need of review based on risk or other related factors; and performance of financial, compliance and performance audits, with the overall objective of improving efficiency, effectiveness and economy of operations. Internal Audit assists county officials and management by providing an unbiased, independent review and analysis of their policies, procedures and practices. Internal Audit is responsible for providing sound, reasonable and effective recommendations for operational improvements. The Office also assists in the management of reports made to the Silent Whistle fraud hotline, which was established to provide employees and members of the public an anonymous means to report fraud, waste and abuse, including known or suspected unethical, unlawful or unsafe activities.

Pinal County established the Office of Internal Audit when the Board of Supervisors hired Lori Stripling to be the Internal Audit Officer beginning January 2, 2008. Lori holds professional certification as a CPA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional). Lori has worked in accounting and auditing for over twenty years and most recently worked with the City of Arlington, Texas. While at the City of Arlington, Lori worked in both the City Auditor’s Office and the Organizational Analysis Division of the City’s Budget Office.

Lori.Stripling@pinalcountyaz.gov
Phone: 520-866-6971

Bill D’Elia joined the Office of Internal Audit in May, 2008. Prior to working with Pinal County, Bill worked for the City of Bellevue, WA as the Accounting and Treasury Manager and for the Federal Government as an Internal Audit Manager. Bill has 31 years of government accounting and auditing experience and holds professional certification as a CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

Bill.D’Elia@pinalcountyaz.gov
Phone: 520-866-6648

Kate Witek joined the Office of Internal Audit in April, 2009.  Prior to working for Pinal County, Kate worked as an Internal Audit Analyst for the Douglas County Comptroller in Omaha, Nebraska.  Kate is currently studying for her Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.  

Kate.Witek@pinalcountyaz.gov
Phone: 520-866-6979

Jason Konrad joined the Office of Internal Audit in April, 2008. Prior to working with Pinal County, Jason worked as a Financial Advisor and Accounting Coordinator for Apollo Group. Jason has a Master’s degree in Business and plans to work towards the CGAP certification.

Jason.Konrad@pinalcountyaz.gov
Phone: 520-866-6902