The Citizens’ Report is an important resource with invaluable insights into how public funds are managed and allocated to serve the residents of Orange County. By presenting complex financial information in an easy-to-understand format, we aim to promote transparency and foster trust in County operations. It highlights major financial achievements, strategic investments, and ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability to the community.
“This report reflects our commitment to sound financial stewardship and service excellence,” said Andrew Hamilton, Orange County’s Auditor-Controller. “We are proud to share how the County is making strategic investments to enhance the quality of life for residents while maintaining fiscal responsibility.”
Each year the Auditor-Controller’s Office chooses a County agency to highlight as part of the report’s theme. This year’s report features John Wayne Airport as our highlight agency and the crucial role they play in the County’s economic strength.
To download a copy of the Citizens’ Report or view the report online, visit the Auditor-Controller’s website at ocauditor.gov/reports/citizens-reports. A hard copy of the report is available upon request by emailing pioac@ocauditor.gov.
ABOUT:
Andrew Hamilton is Orange County’s 11th independently elected Auditor-Controller. The Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office and its 400+ employees work to ensure the County operates financially responsibly, effectively, and with transparency. Duties including payroll for over 19,000 employees, general accounting services, property tax allocation, budget control, accounts payable, and financial reporting.
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]]>Each year the Auditor-Controller’s Office chooses a County agency to highlight as part of the report’s theme. This year’s report focuses on the County CEO Budget and Finance Office, with an in-depth look at the department that is carried throughout this report using photographs, infographics and fun facts along with an overview of the crucial role the department plays in the financial planning for the County of Orange.
The prior report, for FY 2021-22, once again received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 20th consecutive year.
To download a copy of the Citizens’ Report or view the report online, click here, or visit the Auditor-Controller’s website at ocauditor.gov/reports/citizens-reports. A hard copy of the report is available upon request at pioac@ocauditor.gov.
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The Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office and its 400+ employees work to ensure the County operates financially responsibly and effectively. Duties including payroll for over 18,000 employees, general accounting services, property tax allocation, budget control and financial reporting are just a few of the mandated responsibilities of the Office.
“I am pleased to begin my term as the independently elected Auditor-Controller for the County of Orange,” said Hamilton. “My goal in this Office is to be a taxpayer advocate and foster transparency. I look forward to serving the taxpayers and the citizens of the County of Orange. I am grateful to them for the trust and support shown in electing me to this office.”
Prior to taking office, Mr. Hamilton most recently served as the Finance Director for the City of Yucaipa, previously served on the Lake Forest City Council and as the Chief Financial Officer at Mesa Water District.
Mr. Hamilton graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and Systems in 1992. He began his career at a Big 4 CPA firm in Irvine in 1992, obtained his CPA in 1995 and attained progressive accounting experience throughout his career at Walt Disney Company, Gambro Healthcare, GTC Telecom, Semitropic Water Storage District, DLC and Mesa Water District. Mr. Hamilton resides with his wife and children in Lake Forest, California.
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The Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office and its 400+ employees work to ensure the County operates financially responsibly and effectively. Duties including payroll for over 18,000 employees, general accounting services, property tax allocation, budget control and financial reporting are just a few of the mandated responsibilities of the Office.
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