The OAG was presented with the 2025 NLPES Certificate of Impact for the performance audit on Selected Activities Related to Investigation Timeliness and Complaint Intake, Michigan Department of Civil Rights (project number 151-0200-22), released in August 2023. Congratulations to Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator; Ivy Jaroche, Audit Manager; Angela Shinaver, Audit Supervisor; Pebbles Adsit, Danielle Guilford, Dan Palka, Kim Poljan, and Lisa Taylor, team members.

The OAG was presented with the 2024 NLPES Certificate of Impact for the performance audit on Fingerprinting and Criminal Conviction Monitoring of Public School Contracted Staff, Michigan Department of Education (project number 313-0640-21), released in June 2023.

Congratulations to Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator; Leah Decker, Audit Manager; Ivy Jaroche and Sara Crawford, Audit Supervisors; Paulette BeVier and Ross Raymond, team members; and Kyle Good, Dante Ianni, and Trina Pline, former OAG employees. In addition, the project was started by another team and put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The original team members were Melanie Marks, Audit Supervisor; Haley Jarvis and McKinzie Sullivan, team members; and Allison Roncaglia, former OAG employee.

The OAG was presented with the 2023 NLPES Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of the Adult Protective Services, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (project number 431-2601-20), released in February 2022.

Congratulations to Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator; Leah Decker, Audit Manager; Keith Edwards, Audit Supervisor; and team members Seth Austin, Bryce Bailey and Dan Palka.

The OAG was awarded the NLPES 2022 Excellence in Evaluation Award. This award is presented to one legislative office that is determined to have made significant contributions to the fields of program evaluation or performance auditing during a four-year period. Only one award is granted each year.

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The OAG was presented with the 2022 NLPES Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of the Bureau of Elections, Department of State (project number 231-0235-19), released in December 2019.

Congratulations to Mary Lowe, Audit Division Administrator; Tracy Jelneck, Audit Manager; Jordan Schafer, Audit Supervisor; and team members Zach Bartholomy, Cali Garner, and Courtney Patrick.

The OAG was presented with the 2021 NLPES Certificate of Impact for the performance audit report on Virtual Learning in Traditional Public Schools, Michigan Department of Education (project number 313-0224-16), released in August 2020.

Congratulations to Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator; Leah Decker, Audit Manager; Angela Shinaver, Audit Supervisor; and team members James Brach, Danielle DePue, Julius Hampton, Heidi Herendeen, Ivy Jaroche, Lisa Krause, Jessica Lane, Tonya Madar, and Matt Wierzba, and former employee Corrie Jameson.

The OAG was presented with the 2020 NSAA Excellence in Accountability Award for the performance audit on Network and Cyber Security, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (project number 071-0518-17), released in March 2018.

Congratulations to Melissa Schuiling, Audit Division Administrator; Shelly Jensen, Audit Manager; Keith Edwards, Audit Supervisor; and team members Jesse Soerries, James Stanley, and former employee Kayla Knoper.

The OAG was presented with the 2020 NLPES Certificate of Impact for the performance audit on Network and Cyber Security, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (project number 071-0518-17), released in March 2018.

Congratulations to Melissa Schuiling, Audit Division Administrator; Shelly Fanson, Audit Manager; Keith Edwards, Audit Supervisor; and team members Jesse Soerries, James Stanley, and former employee Kayla Knoper.

The OAG was presented with the 2019 NLPES Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of the Children’s Protective Services Investigations, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (project number 431-1285-16), released in September 2018.

Congratulations to Melinda Hamilton, Audit Division Administrator; Yvonne Benn, Audit Manager; Leah Decker, Audit Supervisor; and team members Ronald Freeman, Kyle Good, Katelyn Zanotti, and former employee Chelsea Owens.

The OAG was presented with the 2019 NSAA Excellence in Accountability Award (Outstanding Large Performance Audit) for the performance audit of the Children's Protective Services Investigations, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (project number 431-1285-16), released in September 2018.

Congratulations to Melinda Hamilton, Audit Division Administrator; Yvonne Benn, Audit Manager; Leah Decker, Audit Supervisor; and team members Ronald Freeman, Kyle Good, Katelyn Zanotti, and former employee Chelsea Owens.

The OAG was presented with a National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) Certificate of Impact for the performance audits of the Michigan Integrated Data Automated System (MiDAS) - Department of Talent and Economic Development and Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (project number 641-0593-15), released in February 2016 and Claimant Services - Department of Talent and Economic Development (project number 641-0318-14), released in April 2016.

Congratulations to Melissa Schuiling, Audit Division Administrator; Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Division Administrator; Shelly Jensen, Audit Manager; Robin Garity, Audit Supervisor (former employee), and team members Rob Creighton (former employee), Shannah Havens (former employee), Jordan Schafer, Jesse Soerries; and Scot Hazel, Audit Supervisor, and team members Lars Miller, Doug Sawicki, and Silhouette Todd (former employee).

The OAG was presented with the 2017 NSAA Excellence in Accountability Award (Outstanding Small Performance Audit) for the performance audit of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (project number 511-0170-15), released in February 2016.

Congratulations to Elden Lamb, Audit Division Administrator; Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Manager; Jessica Armstrong, Audit Supervisor; and team members Alex Dutkiewicz, Travis Kraai (former employee), Lars Miller, and Kyle Robertson.

The OAG was presented with a National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (project number 511-0170-15), released in February 2016.

Congratulations to Elden Lamb, Audit Division Administrator; Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Manager; Jessica Armstrong, Audit Supervisor; and team members Alex Dutkiewicz, Travis Kraai (former employee), Lars Miller, and Kyle Robertson.

The OAG was presented with a National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of Adult Protective Services Family Independence Agency - Department of Community Health and Department of Human Services (Project number 431-2601-13), released in June 2014.

Congratulations to Melinda Hamilton, Audit Division Administrator; Yvonne Benn, Audit Manager; Justin Londo, Audit Supervisor; and team members Nathan Klein and Caitlin Hengesbach.

The OAG was presented with a National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of the Medicaid Home Help Program - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Project number 391-0708-13), released in June 2014.

Congratulations to Laura Hirst, Audit Division Administrator; Heather Boyd, Audit Manager; Scot Hazel, Audit Supervisor; and team members Larry Miller and Dennis McMillan.

The OAG was presented with a National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of the Renaissance Zone Program – Michigan Economic Development Corporation (Project Number 271-0425-11), released in January 2013.

Congratulations to Steve Baker, Audit Division Administrator; Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Manager; Mike Ventura, Audit Supervisor; and team members Julius Hampton and Shannah Havens.

The OAG was presented with a National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) Certificate of Impact for the performance audit of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Overpayments and Nonmonetary Eligibility Determinations - Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (Project Number 641-0315-10), released in March 2011.

Congratulations to Elden Lamb, Audit Division Administrator; Lisa Mazure, Audit Manager; Scot Hazel, Audit Supervisor; and team members Mike Foerster, Diane DeLuca, and Brad LaBram.

The OAG was presented with a National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) Certificate of Impact for the performance Audit of Pharmaceutical Costs, Department of Corrections (Project Number 471-0325-09L), released in March 2011.

Congratulations to Laura Hirst, Audit Division Administrator; Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Manager; Mike Ventura, Audit Supervisor; and team members Mark Lee, and Susan Morway.