Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York Announces New Deputy Auditor of Accounts

Scott G. Sipple Jr., CPA, CFE named Auditor York's second Deputy following retirement of Robert Sisk

Dover, DE - Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York announced the naming of a new Deputy Auditor of Accounts today following the retirement of former Deputy Auditor Robert Sisk. Scott G. Sipple Jr. was elevated to the position after a career in government auditing that culminated as an Administrative Auditor in the Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA).

Sipple began his career in public accounting specializing in government audits in 1998 and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in 2001. In 2015, Sipple transitioned from the private sector to Delaware State Government, where he served in the Delaware Department of Finance Division of Accounting and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Division of Management Services (now Office of the Secretary). In 2023, Sipple was hired by AOA as an Administrative Auditor, where he managed engagements including the statewide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit, Department of Labor Division of Unemployment Insurance, and school district audits.

"I want to thank Robert Sisk for his leadership and guidance to our staff and his dedicated service to the State of Delaware. AOA was lucky to have him, and I wish him the best in retirement," said Auditor York. "I am thrilled to announce Scott Sipple as my Deputy Auditor and Robert's worthy successor. Scott is one of the most skilled and experienced government auditors in our State. His work has been invaluable to our efforts to rebuild AOA as a force for government oversight. I am confident that Scott's leadership will help us achieve ambitious goals of completing more audits and increasing transparency and accountability across Delaware."

"I am excited to step up into this new challenge and help lead AOA into the future," said Deputy Auditor Sipple. "Joining the AOA team and helping Auditor York achieve her vision has been the culmination of my career increasing transparency and ensuring government compliance. As Deputy Auditor of Accounts, I will have the opportunity to foster new generations of talent in AOA. I look forward to guiding this office not only through our ambitious audit plan, but towards our goal of making Delaware State government more transparent and accountable."

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