Through formal discovery process, audited, reviewed, and investigated General Rate Change (GRC) applications analyzing filings for electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities including deferred energy and purchase gas adjustment applications. Reviewed financial plans for utility infrastructure projects to ensure proper time value of money. Prepared expert witness testimonies, and sponsored exhibits and attachments, prepared rebuttal testimony based upon documented analysis, all presented and defended in Administrative Court proceedings. Prepared work-papers ensuring sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support conclusions rendered in accordance with applicable Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), Nevada Administrative Code Regulations (NAC), Commission policy, and preceding Orders as well as analyzed a variety of issues and evaluated other parties’ written and oral testimony for accuracy, logical declarations, and consistency within existing Commission policies, NRS, and NAC.

As a committee to the Board of Trustees, the function of the Audit Committee is to assist the Trustees in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities related to the District's financial and other reporting obligations, internal control processes, and compliance with laws, regulations and ethics. The Committee operates in accordance with Board Policy 9170,

Financial Analyst for the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Responsibilities - Audit and review general rate change applications and analyze filings for electric, gas, telecommunications, water, and wastewater utilities. Analyze and process financial documentation for license applications, certificates of public convenience and necessity, as well as changes in ownership. Review utility annual report filings. Investigate deferred energy and purchase gas adjustment applications. Review financial plans for utility infrastructure projects to ensure proper time value of money. Analyze, review, and set funding requirements and annual contribution rate for the Nevada Universal Service Fund (NUSF) which administers High Cost and Life Line support to telecommunication utility providers. Analyze, review, and set funding requirements and annual contribution rates for the Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (TDD). Prepare work papers ensuring sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support the conclusions rendered in accordance applicable Nevada Statutes, Regulations, Commission policy, and preceding Orders. Analyze a variety of issues and evaluate other parties’ written and oral testimony for accuracy, logical declarations and consistency within existing Commission policies, state statutes, and state regulations. Prepare rebuttal testimony based upon documented analysis. Prepare briefing memorandums, expert witness testimonies, and sponsor exhibits and attachments. Present and defend in Administrative Court via testimonies in proceedings before the Commission on behalf of Staff.

The Commission is charged with the duty to study the changing and developing roles of women in society, including the recognition of socioeconomic factors that influence the status of women, and recommend proposed legislation.

Responsibilities - Performed field audits of casino properties licensed by the State of Nevada to ensure regulatory compliance as well as responsible and proper tax reporting. Analyzed internal accounting controls and performed other financial analyses including preparation, planning, and organization of assignments. Performed observations and walkthroughs, document examinations, analytical reviews, reconciliations, and other procedures sufficient to formulate and express an opinion in order to render an unbiased conclusion to meet assignment objectives. Evaluated gaming licensee's compliance with pertinent Statutes and Regulations. Evaluated licensee correspondence and draft responses.Performed bankroll verifications, cash counts, financial analyses, evaluated written internal-control systems and other work as required. Assessed additional taxes where deficiencies were noted (or refunded taxes when applicable). Determined and accurately documented the nature and extent of exceptions including violations and revenue adjustments. Prepared work documentations ensuring that such records contain sufficient, competent and relevant evidential matter to support the conclusions rendered in accordance with State Statutes, Regulations, and Board policies. Advised supervisors of assignment progress, completeness, and any material or personnel problems encountered in a timely manner.

Responsibilities - Professional interaction with clients while performing field work at client locations. Performed audit work for Local Union Benefit Plans and the State of Nevada Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Performed various phases of audit engagement including preparation of work papers, report writing, audit review, and compilation procedures for clients. Prepared consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments. Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital. Prepared Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statements, and other financial reports to summarize current and projected company financial position. Reconciled, analyzed, and adjusted general ledger accounts as necessary including accruals and reclassifications while maintaining accurate detail in support of aforementioned adjustments. Reconciled bank statements, completed special projects, and financial analysis as necessary. Assisted in documentation and monitoring of internal financial controls and accounting control procedures. Completed various tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and assisted with trusts.

Responsibilities - Performed financial audits, compliance audits, and various special projects as assigned by the Director. Conducted special investigations and specific audits including employee fraud in areas determined to be "at risk". Reviewed accounts and records, operations, and internal controls by examining narratives, flowcharts, and interviewing personnel involved to determine compliance with pertinent Statutes, Regulations, Internal Policies, Procedures, and Contracts. Audits ranged from routine to sensitive to highly complex in nature, and involved in-depth investigation of past activities and practices of individuals and internal departments. Established audit objectives, scope, obtained background information, and researched past audit history to develop audit plans. Conducted entrance and exit interviews with individuals, department representatives, and agency division heads to explain the purpose and scope of the audit, discuss findings, verify facts and answer questions. Collected and analyzed data to determine compliance with specific set of governing laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Document findings, prepare work papers and complete an initial report draft. Conduct an exit interview with individuals and/or department heads. Discuss and, if necessary, re-evaluate discrepancies and complete final report for distribution. Documented all findings and prepared work papers and reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations regarding controls and operational procedures, improvements, and modifications in order to standardize systems and practices. Responsible for monitoring the progress of implementation and the ongoing adherence to procedures and policies established as a result of audit findings.

Responsibilities - Performed a variety of clerical and technical support duties in the Admissions & Records Office at the University of Nevada, Reno. Reviewed records in order to admit students who met established admission requirements and maintained records of their academic progress and achievements. Assisted students in the office, on the telephone and through electronic correspondence. Entered and retrieved data, processed applications, maintained student information, and help to determine eligibility for student graduation, transcript evaluation, residency, and degree verification. Established and maintained computerized and manual records by entering pertinent data including students’ personal information, admission status, academic progress, grades, credits and related data. Also updated information at necessary times such as name and grade changes, course exemptions, credit by examination, course additions or cancellations add/drops, change of major, suspension status changes and repeat adjustments. Responsible for supervision of temporary student employees including selection, modification, training, work assignments, work review, evaluation, setting work performance standards, and discipline.