DeKalb watchdog candidate drops out

The DeKalb Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to formally receive the committee’s nominees for the job. They are John Greene, the inspector general for the Florida Secretary of State’s Office; and Tracy Smith, an audit manager for an Ohio accounting firm.

Smith replaced Brandon Duck, who notified the county Monday that he was withdrawing from contention because he had accepted a job as a chief financial officer for a Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization. Duck is currently the chief financial officer for International Relief & Development, a nonprofit organization that implements global relief programs. Smith was the next highest-ranked candidate.

The DeKalb Commission must choose between Greene and Smith within 30 days, according to House Bill 599. If the commission doesn't act by Sept. 15, the Audit Oversight Committee will appoint the auditor.

• Greene, of Tallahassee, Fla., is the inspector general for the Florida Secretary of State's Office. Greene coordinates audits, investigations and management reviews for the department, according to his resume. Greene has more than 16 years of experience in audit management and accounting. He's a certified internal auditor, a certified inspector general, a certified government auditing professional and a certified government financial manager.
• Smith, of Canfield, Ohio, is an audit manager for Schneider Downs, an accounting, tax and business advisory company, according to her resume. She has more than 19 years of auditing experience, having previously worked for the state of Ohio's Audit Division. She's a certified public accountant.