
A MESSAGE FROM NSAA PRESIDENT PAT McCARTHY
Washington state extends a warm welcome to our colleagues from across the nation as we prepare for the National State Auditors Association’s annual conference in June. We will gather in Tacoma, Washington – my hometown – and I can’t wait to showcase the Pacific Northwest.
Before we mention the highlights waiting for you in the “City of Destiny,” however, I want to reflect on our work as an association since we last met in Michigan.
It’s been a whirlwind year, not the least because we saw big changes in what I call the “the other Washington.” A new presidential administration ushered in an era of change. While auditors come with every political perspective, we have a shared appreciation for predictability and clear expectations.
We’ve pivoted rapidly, not only adapting to new federal requirements and priorities, but to a changing audit landscape and a renewed national dialogue on the importance of accountability.
I’ve been honored to serve as the NSAA president over the past year, and I’ve focused on one priority – telling our story.
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