“Audits begin with a question, which then extends to a search for the truth.”

Matt Hawkins is a lifetime citizen of Washington State and has been married to Paula for 37 years, together they have 10 children.

Matt has 40 years of work experience in various industries, from commercial & investment real estate to investment banking and private business ownership. Matt will be able take his personal knowledge of how to manage a business effectively – and apply it to the Auditor position to drive improvements by cutting wasteful spending by Washington State government agencies while saving taxpayers millions of dollars.

Audits begin with a question, which then extends to a search for the truth. When done correctly, the citizens of Washington State will gain confidence in knowing that funds and resources are being properly used to the benefit of the citizenry. As Washington State’s next Auditor, Matt Hawkins will have the opportunity to restore Transparent process to Government by being the eyes and ears of ‘We the People.’

– Financial Audits identify how taxes are being properly used.

– Performance Audits focus on efficiency and effectiveness of government.

– Compliance Audits determine if government agencies are following laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Hawkins will be the Auditor for Transparency, for “We The People”