Candidate for
Auditor-Controller; County of Orange

James T. Benuzzi is the people's choice for Orange County Auditor-Controller. James believes that your money - our money - matters. But just as important, your voice matters, and James T. Benuzzi will be your voice and represent your interests in the Office of Auditor-Controller as part of your Orange County government.

James is uniquely qualified for this important position. His blend of education, skills, background, and experience has prepared him well to accept this challenging position on your behalf. James has held auditing, financial, and leadership positions in various organizations - both private enterprise and government. He is a leader who brings a reasonable and balanced approach to overcoming challenges and embracing new opportunities.

James has promoted and will continue to promote fiscal accountability, transparency, and effectiveness of internal controls in the work of the Office of Auditor-Controller. This includes areas of Central Accounting Operations, Satellite Accounting Operations, Auditing, Information Technology, Property Taxes, and Budgeting. James believes effective communication is a key to success. He will maintain a dialogue not only with those throughout the County but also with counterparts at the state level, in other counties, and with cities in Orange County. He has consistently shown integrity throughout his career, including investigations of potential fraud. He has demonstrated leadership through collaboration and cooperation, such as with staff, supervisors, peers, board members, personnel in other departments, government officials, customers, members of various committees, outside auditors, vendors, and regulators. James has also demonstrated leadership through volunteer efforts - holding various positions in the Institute of Internal Auditors Orange County Chapter, speaking to university accounting groups, serving on a school finance committee, school consultative board, and church finance committee, and coaching Little League baseball and youth basketball.

James has been an Orange County resident for 35 years. He has been blessed with meeting and getting to know many wonderful people that have been very kind to him and his family. People are what make Orange County a truly unique and great place. You can help make James T. Benuzzi the people's choice - your choice - for Orange County Auditor-Controller with your vote on Tuesday, June 3. James appreciates your vote and would be honored to represent you in the Office of Orange County Auditor-Controller. Together, Orange County will be an even better place to live and work, enjoying a vibrant economy and growing prosperity.