Jeff Tarte
NC Auditor
I understand how state government works. I have run successful businesses. I understand the audit process. We all recognize there is an endless supply of waste in state government. Under my leadership, utilizing pragmatic data forensic approaches in conjunction with advanced technologies, I will help mitigate the problems of waste, fraud, and abuse in our state agencies. Leading a group of 175+ skilled professionals in the State Auditor’s Office, I will call out improper financial management while remaining unbiased to party and politics.
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Meet Jeff
Jeff Tarte is an accomplished individual leaving an unforgettable legacy on both the political and business landscapes. Serving as a three-term State Senator and three-term Mayor, Tarte’s political career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to public service. He chaired the Oversight Committee for over 20 North Carolina state agencies, a role that included overseeing the Office of State Auditor. Senator Tarte’s leadership in cybersecurity is equally noteworthy. He chaired the NC Cybersecurity Committee, which collaborated with counterparts from over 20 state agencies, all 100 counties across the state, and the NC National Guard. Overseeing this number of entities demonstrates his keen understanding of the complexities of modern governance and technology.
Before delving into politics, Jeff Tarte was a recognized and highly regarded professional in the corporate world. He was a sales executive with IBM and a Partner at Ernst & Young, the third-largest accounting firm globally with annual revenues of $45 billion. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Applied Revenue Analytics, a national Health Care Revenue Cycle Company, where he served as the CEO. This dual experience in both public service and the private sector showcases Tarte’s breadth of skills and holistic understanding of the intersection between business and governance. Tarte’s accolades further underscore his impact across North Carolina. He was named one of the Top 100 IT Executives in the USA by CIO Magazine, holding a Top Secret Department of Defense Security Clearance and being recognized as the NC Public Leader of the Year in 2018 by NC Tech, an award bestowed on two former governors, the current Executive Director of the CDC and former Chief-of-Staff to President Clinton.
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