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Dave's Vision
What is the State Auditor, and Why Should
you care?
The role of the
Taxpayers’ Watchdog is not merely symbolic. Budgeting clarity and accurate
financial audits will help our leaders to make meaningful budget comparisons
so they can impact the future, rather than just react to it. Elimination of
waste, fraud and abuse will directly save taxpayers money. We pay taxes for
a purpose, and it is ultimately the role of the State Auditor to ensure that
our tax dollars go to the purposes for which the dollars are intended.
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My vision for State Auditor:
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Serve as an
Independent Watchdog.
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In my role as the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog,” it
is my duty to report directly to the people of Iowa on the condition of the
State’s finances. Whether Republicans or Democrats are leading state government, I will
continue to provide a fair and honest assessment of our state's finances.
In addition to delivering annual briefings
about the Governor’s and Legislature’s budget proposals, I have educated
people across the state concerning Iowa’s budgeting process. If you are
interested in having me speak to your civic or professional organization regarding the state of Iowa's
budget, please email me using the link on this website.
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Identify and Eliminate Waste in State Government.
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State government needs to be run effectively and
efficiently. Often state government is very good at throwing money at a
problem and not checking for intended results. That's why, as your State
Auditor, I will continue to help identify and
prevent waste, fraud and abuse wherever they exist in government to ensure
taxpayers’ money is spent appropriately.
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Fight for Budgeting Clarity.
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The budget numbers presented in the budget documents (and
therefore reported in the
media) only reflect the General Fund monies. By shifting expenditures to
other funds and special accounts, you never see that the real cost of
providing General Fund services is actually 8% more. I will continue
to work for greater clarity in the budgeting process so taxpayers can
understand the true cost of government services.
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Reduce State Spending.
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State
government, like Iowa families, must balance its checkbook. The
state cannot spend more than it takes in. I will continue to work to make sure that
Iowa's budgets are
understandable and honest, not built on creative accounting. I will continue
to work with the Governor and
Legislature to find and eliminate waste and duplication in state
government. Using my 30 years of practical business experience, I will
continue to lead
the charge to control state spending.
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