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Andrew N. Hamilton
Orange County Auditor-Controller
Andrew Hamilton is the 11th independently elected Orange County Auditor-Controller. Elected in 2022, he leads an office of more than 400 professionals responsible for safeguarding public funds and… Read more about Andrew N. Hamilton
Salvador Lopez
Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller
Salvador Lopez has been serving as the Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller since March 2019 for the County of Orange and is tasked with ensuring transparency and accountability in the management… Read more about Salvador Lopez
Matt Holder
Chief of Staff
Matt Holder serves as the Chief of Staff for the Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office managing government relations and outreach for the department. Matt has over 30 years of… Read more about Matt Holder
Paul Villanueva
Director of Information Technology
Paul Villanueva recently assumed the role of Auditor Controller IT Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience with the County of Orange. Having spent over 15 years… Read more about Paul Villanueva
Howard Thomas
Director of Satellite Accounting
As the Director of Satellite Accounting, Howard Thomas oversees all Satellite Accounting units and staff that provide accounting services to eight County departments, ensuring the accounting needs of… Read more about Howard Thomas
Megan Vu
Director of Central Accounting Operations
Megan Vu is the Director of Central Accounting Operations for the County of Orange Auditor-Controller’s department. She leads seven units – Claims and Disbursing, Cost Revenue and Budget,… Read more about Megan Vu
Heather Brinson
Executive Secretary II
Heather Brinson serves as the Executive Secretary II for the Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office. Heather assists the Auditor-Controller and his executive management team with administrative communication, scheduling, special… Read more about Heather Brinson
Maribel Garcia
Administrative Services Manager
Maribel serves the Auditor-Controller as Administrative Services Unit Manager. She began her career with the County of Orange over 25 years ago in the Auditor-Controller Collections Unit. Maribel… Read more about Maribel Garcia
Cynthia Kaui
Public Information Officer
Cynthia Kaui serves as the Public Information Officer for the Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office, where she leads all internal and external communication efforts. In this role, Cynthia oversees… Read more about Cynthia Kaui
Rodrigo Martinez
Internal Audit Manager
Rodrigo Martinez is the Internal Audit Manager of the A-C IA unit. Rodrigo oversees the county’s mandated audits. Rodrigo holds several certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified… Read more about Rodrigo Martinez
Sheri Vukelich
Financial Services Manager
Sheri Vukelich brings extensive experience in public sector finance and budgeting to her role as Financial Services Manager. She oversees the department’s annual budget, Strategic Financial Plan, and… Read more about Sheri Vukelich
Our Visions at OC Auditor Controller
The Auditor-Controller Office's vision is to be the County's trusted source of financial information to account for the past, direct the present, and shape the future.
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