Audit Division Administrator
Laura J. Hirst, C.P.A.

Laura J. Hirst, C.P.A., was appointed as an Audit Division Administrator in October 2005. As an Audit Division Administrator, Ms. Hirst is primarily responsible for the financial and performance audits at the Department of Agriculture, Department of Corrections, and Department of Management and Budget. Ms. Hirst is also responsible for the annual audit of the State of Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and acts as the Contract Audit Coordinator. In addition, Ms. Hirst participates in the formulation of audit policy and the establishment of goals and objectives for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Bureau of Audit Operations. She also participates in the presentation of final audit reports to legislative committees and represents the Auditor General when consulting with, providing assistance to, or advising officials from other states, the federal government, and professional organizations.

Prior to becoming an Audit Division Administrator, Ms. Hirst served the Office of the Auditor General for 16 years in management, supervisory, and staff functions. She has extensive experience in managing both financial and performance audits of the State and its organizations and programs.

Ms. Hirst is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Government Accountants and the State Association of Accountants, Auditors, and Business Administrators. She has served in various leadership positions on the Board of the Greater Lansing Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants.

Ms. Hirst has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University.

This page was updated on 8/11/06.