Chris Horton, PhD, JD, CIA, CGAP, CGFM

Senior Manager | Delivering Internal Audit and Consulting Services | Trusted Advisor to State and Local Governments

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

With a focus on state and local government clients, I deliver internal audit and consulting services that support transparency, accountability, and performance improvement. I’ve led the development of audit functions in multiple organizations and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every engagement.

Experience

  • Senior Manager at MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP)
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Provide internal audit and consulting leadership for state and local governments.

  • Senior Manager at RMA Associates, LLC
    Jun 2022 - May 2025 · 3 yrs

    I led teams that conducted performance audits, consulting engagements, and financial audits for federal government clients at a dynamic, growing firm. Areas of focus were: project management, business development, A-123 assessments, defense financial management, and coaching and mentoring.

  • Owner/Principal at Peak Auditing and Consulting
    Nov 2012 - Nov 2022 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Audit training and contract audit services, focusing on public sector audit.

  • County Auditor at Arlington County
    Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    I worked for the Arlington County Board, conducting performance audits designed to assess effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and transparency in County services. In coordination with Board members, county management, and the Audit Committee. I created the County Auditor function's governance foundation, in alignment with best practices for government performance auditing.

  • President at ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUDITORS
    May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo