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    Mark Priebe, CFE

    Director Non-Federal Audit Team
    ED OIG
    Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

    Mark Priebe is an accomplished audit and compliance professional with a distinguished career in federal oversight and financial accountability. As the Director of the Non-Federal Audit Team and National Single Audit Coordinator at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), Mark plays a crucial role in ensuring audit quality and regulatory compliance across non-Federal entities. His work includes developing audit guides, reviewing complex reports, conducting training sessions, and serving as a liaison with auditors and professional bodies to promote rigorous standards and accountability. Additionally, Mark is the co-chair of the Listening Post, a bi-monthly meeting series that gathers federal, state, and other stakeholders to discuss key audit and compliance matters.
    Mark’s leadership was instrumental in creating guidance for emergency aid programs, including the CARES Act, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act (CRRSA), and The American Rescue Plan (ARP), ensuring transparent and effective oversight during critical times. He is known for representing the OIG's positions across forums and engaging with external stakeholders to advance audit quality.
    Before joining the Department of Education, Mark was a Senior Auditor at HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), conducting quality control reviews and operational audits of public housing entities. His contributions included providing strategic recommendations that strengthened financial accountability and operational efficiencies, including a notable project that restored stability to a large housing authority facing financial challenges.
    With a strong foundation in federal financial management, a Certified Fraud Examiner designation, and advanced degrees in Public Accounting, Mark is committed to upholding the highest government auditing and regulatory compliance standards. His professional reputation is built on analytical precision, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to audit excellence.

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