PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Chafee Administration has chosen Dorothy Pascale as the new chief of the auditing arm of the Department of Administration.
The choice was announced by Administration Director Richard Licht.
Pascale has been the deputy chief of the Bureau of Audits since 2006.
In her new role, she will oversee the auditing of financial records and accounts of all state departments and agencies, and provide "expert technical advice on how to coordinate process improvement and quality control activities across state government.
"With over 18 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, '' Licht said, "Mrs. Pascale brings a wealth of experience to this position.''
"I am very pleased that Dorothy Pascale has accepted the position as the Bureau of Audits Chief. The Department is committed to assisting Governor Chafee with his efforts to identify fraud and waste and to protect taxpayers' dollars,'' Licht said.
She will begin her position immediately.