Bipartisan, bicameral committee that conducts performance audits of state agencies and reviews fiscal management. Members drawn from both chambers.
Alaska State Capitol, 120 4th St, Juneau, AK 99801
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Andy Josephson
“She stood up for us, and she stood up for the power of the auditor under law, um, even when it was under attack. So she will be missed.”Alaska Legislature: Joint Budget & Audit 8/20/26, 10:30am · Aug 20, 2026
Gray Jackson
“As noted during our July meeting, after 34 years with the Division of Legislative Audit, serving 12 of those years as a legislative auditor, Chris Curtis submitted her letter of resignation to the committee in June with an effective date of August 30th. In response, a recruitment was initiated and a job announcement was posted to Workplace Alaska for 3 weeks. 3 Weeks. Last Thursday, a subcommittee comprised of myself, Vice Chair Fields, and Representative Kopp interviewed Mark Lundahl for the legislative auditor position. Mr. Lundahl was the only applicant determined to meet the qualifications for the position.”Alaska Legislature: Joint Budget & Audit 8/20/26, 10:30am · Aug 20, 2026
Andy Josephson
“I'm certainly not going to object. I support Mr. Lindahl fully, and I congratulate him.”Alaska Legislature: Joint Budget & Audit 8/20/26, 10:30am · Aug 20, 2026
Andy Josephson
“But I wanted to take 30 seconds to talk about Ms. Curtis. So I just want to thank her for her state service, for her exemplary performance and integrity.”Alaska Legislature: Joint Budget & Audit 8/20/26, 10:30am · Aug 20, 2026
Gray Jackson
“On August 13th, a subcommittee of Vice Chair Fields, Representative Kopp, and I, as mentioned, we interviewed Mr. Lundell, and after the interview, we determined that we wanted to move his name forward to the committee to be the State Auditor. I followed through with checking the references that he presented to us, and every one of those references recommended him with flying colors.”Alaska Legislature: Joint Budget & Audit 8/20/26, 10:30am · Aug 20, 2026
Gray Jackson
“I move and ask unanimous consent of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee place the name of Mark Lundahl in nomination before the legislature for appointment as legislative auditor and authorize the chair to transmit the committee's nomination to the presiding officers of the House and Senate.”Alaska Legislature: Joint Budget & Audit 8/20/26, 10:30am · Aug 20, 2026
Alaska lawmakers order audit of Board of Fisheries process
The Alaska Legislative Budget and Audit Committee voted unanimously Thursday to commission a special audit of the Board of Fisheries, examining whether the board followed its own statutes, regulations, and public-notice requirements from October 2023 through July 2026.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska legislative auditor resigns after 34 years, replacement process underway
Chris Curtis submitted her resignation as Alaska's legislative auditor effective August 30, ending more than 34 years with the division. A three-person subcommittee will review applicants and recommend a nominee to the full committee in August, followed by separate House and Senate confirmation votes.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI