Claudia Orugbani

Claudia has served the City of Milwaukee for more than thirty years, demonstrating exceptional leadership in fiscal responsibility. She leads the city's annual Single Audit, plays a key role in the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR), and has been instrumental in monitoring federal programs like ARPA and CARES. Known for her expertise in grant accounting and federal, state, and local program reporting, Claudia also mentors staff in the grants accounting division. As Accounts Director Richard Bare remarks, "Her knowledge of grant accounting, federal, state, and local programs and reporting is second to none." Colleagues consistently turn to Claudia for guidance, making her an indispensable resource.

Nominated by Richard Bare, accounts director, City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin