Elected Indiana’s 54th State Auditor in November of
2006, taking office January 1, 2007, Tim Berry serves as the Chief
Financial Officer for the State of Indiana. Auditor Berry is a
committed fiscal conservative who keeps taxpayers first in
recognizing that they deserve a government that is equipped to do
more with less. As Allen County treasurer, Berry cut budget
expenditures to the lowest cost per capita of any Treasurer in
Indiana. During his tenure as State Treasurer, Tim returned 12% of
his budget appropriation back to the state general fund, and since
taking office as State Auditor , he has cut office expenditures 3.8%
from prior levels. Berry’s office is already on track in fiscal year
2010 to return over 12% of his budget appropriation back to the
state general fund. Under the leadership of Tim Berry, in late fall
of 2009 Indiana successfully implemented a fully integrated
financial system – the first of its kind for all of Indiana
government, providing more efficient and transparent government
operations. Additionally, Indiana’s annual financial reports have
received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting – the highest standard available - from the Government
Finance Officers Association each year of Berry’s tenure as State
Auditor. Berry’s initiatives in financial education and literacy
have earned him recognition from the National Association of
Government Defined Contribution plans. During his inauguration
speech Berry said, “As Auditor we won’t often make headlines, but we
will continue to listen – continue to lead – continue to make a
difference for all Hoosiers”.