Abinet Y. Belachew will begin his employment as the new City Auditor Sept. 1. He will report directly to the City Commission. Belachew brings a distinguished career in government auditing and fiscal oversight, most recently serving as Director of the Office of Financial Management for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In this role, he managed a $1.2 billion budget and led a team responsible for financial reporting, internal controls and compliance in high-risk international environments.
As City Auditor, Belachew will oversee fiscal performance, compliance and financial audits across city departments. Belachew holds a Master of Science in accounting from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Addis Ababa University.