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”.