County Auditor

Sergio Cruz, MBA

The position of County Auditor is filled by appointment by the State District Judges for a term of two years. The County Auditor's appointment, duties and authority are set by state law, primarily in the Local Government Code, Chapter 84.

The County Auditor is also the Fiscal Officer for the Galveston County Community Supervision and Correction Department.

First Assistant County Auditor

Christie Motogbe CPA – (409) 770-5337

Ms. Motogbe is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the County Auditor’s Office. She provides technical guidance and supervision to the employees of the office. Ms. Motogbe develops goals and objectives for the office with the County Auditor and ensures plans are set in place to accomplish goals and objectives.

Manager - Accounts Payable

Taylor Lee, BS – (409) 770-5308

The Accounts Payable Division is responsible for auditing and coding all claims submitted for payment. The claims are audited for Commissioners Court approval, budget, management approvals, and all required supporting documentation.

Manager - Internal Audit

Lori McWhirter, BS – (409) 770-5356

The Internal Audit Division performs procedures relative to elected and appointed County Officials, external entities, financial processes and general ledger account balances. Engagements are selected for inclusion on the annual audit plan based upon the perceived level of inherent and control risk.

Manager - Grant Accounting & Reporting

Kenna Pruitt, BBA – (409) 770-5575

The Reporting and Grants Division prepares the monthly and annual financial reports for the county and maintains and reports the federal, state and private grants for the county.

Manager - IT Systems Audit & Analysis

Jordan Speer CIA CISA – (409) 770-5316

The IT Systems Audit & Analysis Division performs procedures relative to information systems used by Galveston County, including regular payroll audits. Engagements are selected for inclusion on the annual audit plan based upon the perceived level of inherent and control risk.

Manager - Accounting

Lauren Swift CPFO – (409) 770-5366

The Accounting Division performs accounting procedures to maintain the county’s financial accounts and ensure the integrity and accuracy of county assets. The Accounting Division also generates and publishes the county’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, for which it has won the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting every year beginning with 1997.