Conversely, Reeder stated that former Democratic state auditor Crit Luallen conducted 25 special investigations from 2003 to 2011. Reeder pointed out that only seven special investigation audits had been performed by the current Republican administration during their time in the position. And while Reeder tried to steer away from the usual political jousting, she did take a stab at the current administration's lack of conducting special investigation audits during their most recent term. Speaking to a group of local Democrats, Reeder explained the State Auditor job as 'shining the light in the dark corners' to see if Kentuckians' money is being spent right. I'm at a time in my life where I have that service to give towards making the Commonwealth a better and more fiscally sound place." "I think I do a great job that Kentuckians deserve. "I think that my professional qualifications to do the job are really on point," Reeder vaunted. Reeder felt the time was now right for her to serve the citizens of Kentucky as their next State Auditor, a role she feels she is highly qualified for. I taught oral communications and coached the speech and debate teams." When I moved back to Morehead, I started doing an extended substitute assignment in English, and then from there I got a special certification in oral communications. "I went all over the country educating people in tax subjects. "Throughout my career, I did a lot of tax education," Reeder explained. Reeder has also served on the faculty of the Kentucky Governor's Scholar Program for the past five years. Reeder has taught and served as a debate coach at Rowan County Schools, Morehead State University and Holmes High School. Living in Morehead, Reeder got even more involved in her second passion - education. In 2014, Reeder moved back to Kentucky to take care of her ailing mother, who sadly passed away. Whether it's by taxing authorities or whatever, you're investigating what's going on in the finances and tax returns of a company." "I've also just participated in many, many general audits. "I've worked in the financial audits of companies," Reeder added. "And as, as part of that, I was partners at several large law firms, including KPMG." "For all of my legal career, I practiced in tax law," Reeder stated. In her professional career Reeder has specialized in tax law working at such prestigious law firms as McDermott Will & Emery Baker & McKenzie KPMG Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Reeder Wilson LLP. Reeder earned her Bachelor's Degree at Yale University, earned her law degree from the University of North Carolina and a Masters Degree from Duke University. And I think that's really important and that's what Kentuckians deserve."Īnd while Reeder's political resume may be a blank slate, her educational and tax law resume is very extensive. "I'm not a politician and what I want to focus on is the substance of the job. "I think the auditor role is one that needs a professional doing the job, and we don't get the oversight that we need in the auditor role when we have politicians doing the job," Reeder warned. With the current rearranging of politicians in Frankfort, Reeder sees the role of the State Auditor as more of a watchdog of financial oversight rather than a political position.
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