Jason currently directs the Financial and Compliance Division for the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA), the largest division in the Office of the State Auditor. Under his guidance, the Division conducts and manages financial and federal audits of the State of Mississippi, 134 various State Agencies and component units, 158 school districts and community colleges, and 82 counties. In his position, Jason also leads the staff of 80 and other governmental auditors around the State in certified professional education and training in the areas of school audits, legal compliance, Single Audits, and other auditing skills. Jason holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Accountancy, from Mississippi State University. Before coming to OSA, Jason worked as a Manager in private industry for many years. At OSA, Jason worked as a staff auditor and audit supervisor. Jason is a member of the Mississippi Society of CPA's, the GFOA, and National Association of State Auditors where he serves on committees to help further the governmental auditing profession.