Onondaga Central
On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Onondaga County will vote in local elections ranging from County Legislature to Town Board and the State Supreme Court. Along with the aforementioned elections, there will also be county-wide races of significant consequence including the election for County Executive, District Attorney, County Clerk and County Comptroller. Over the course of this past summer and fall, I worked for Onondaga County Comptroller Matt Beadnell’s re-election campaign. During that time, I had the chance to interview him. Below is the interview: What made you decide that you wanted to have a career in finance/accounting? If I can offer one piece of advice to the high school students throughout Onondaga County, it would be to pursue a career where your passion lies. I have always enjoyed working with numbers and finance/accounting was a natural fit for me. My career choice as Comptroller was to help ensure fiscal integrity and accountability and is a direct result of the passion I have for Audit and Control. I enjoy what I do and, because of this, I strive to achieve results that make a difference in Onondaga County. Why do you want to be Onondaga County Comptroller? As the Onondaga County Comptroller, I serve the public and I know I can have a direct impact on protecting the county assets and the taxpayers’ dollars. This position requires a strong knowledge of accounting, GAAP, auditing and budgeting. It is a very rewarding position to hold. What is the biggest challenge that you believe Onondaga County faces & how would you address it? The biggest challenge would be ensuring the taxpayers’ dollars are not only spent responsibly, but also with accountability. Although the County might have the support from the public majority on a project, the County must be held accountable to how the project develops and how taxpayers’ dollars are being spent. The Comptroller’s Office helps to develop appropriate internal controls to protect these assets and assists with achieving structural budgetary balance. Why are you more qualified than your opponent, Marty Masterpole, to be Onondaga County Comptroller? I hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and I have my MBA. I’ve spent numerous years with KPMG as a Senior Audit Associate and then as the Chief Governmental Accountant for Onondaga County. I have been the Comptroller for the last 9 months and firmly believe my education, experience and knowledge provide a solid foundation to be successful in this role. What is your biggest accomplishment as Onondaga County Comptroller? I am most proud to say in the last 9 months, I have saved the Onondaga County taxpayers well over $1M. I serve the taxpayers and when I release an audit that shows my dedication to saving their taxpayers’ dollars, I feel that is the greatest accomplishment – results matter. If re-elected as Onondaga County Comptroller, what is your vision for the county? What is your goal to achieve for Onondaga County? When I am elected to continue my role as Comptroller, I will strive to ensure fiscal integrity and accountability continues. I want the public to continue to trust me and my office in ensuring their taxes are being used appropriately. I want the taxpayers of Onondaga County to be confident in my service to them. I will continue to have an open-door policy and will investigate any and all tips. What is the best part of living in Syracuse, N.Y. and serving the community? CNY has incredible parks, lakes and recreation activities available throughout the seasons. My family and I truly enjoy living here. I enjoy meeting residents and have always had an open-door policy should a resident want to speak with me. I appreciate the opinions and views across political parties and I admire the hard work ethic of our County residents. I am proud to call CNY my home.
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