Episode 48 - David Jones

<p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjV4MJQWLV_bioTkc_Hg2zu9bKfGiM1tv" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Auditors Save the World</strong></em></a><em>, </em>podcast host <a href="https://yellowbook-cpe.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA</a> interviews audit superhero, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jones-76054836/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Jones</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>When everyone assumed Seattle&#39;s bridges were being cared for, one man discovered a startling truth. The city&#39;s 70+ bridges were not being maintained!</p><p><br></p><p>Armed with evidence instead of x-ray vision, David helped convince city leaders to dedicate funding to preserve the bridges before small problems became catastrophic ones.</p><p><br></p><p>But his work didn&#39;t stop there.</p><p><br></p><p>Using data instead of guesswork, David showed city leaders exactly where crime and drug overdoses were concentrated, helping the city focus its efforts where they could make the greatest difference.</p><p><br></p><p>And notice how David proves his mettle as a gracious and wise audit executive throughout the podcast. While lesser heroes chase the spotlight, David shines it on his team, generously praising their talent, hard work, and good judgment. Because the best leaders don&#39;t claim every victory for themselves. They build teams that earn them.</p><p><br></p><p>Don&#39;t miss an episode! Follow our podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7f3OEwiS0dgYoWY586iaRN" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Spotify</strong></a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yellowbook-cpe-presents-auditors-save-the-world/id1777456046" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and subscribe to our channel on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@yellowbook-cpe7380" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:53 — Seattle’s geography and the West Seattle Bridge crisis</p><p>03:27 — Council Member Peterson and the case for a bridge audit</p><p>07:47 — Bridge ratings trending down and spending not keeping up</p><p>12:32 — The $34 million minimum — and why it matters</p><p>14:22 — The importance of following up on recommendations</p><p>16:00 — Yellow Book vs. IIA standards on follow-up</p><p>19:40 — The overdoses audit: how it came about</p><p>25:07 — Building the case study in Belltown</p><p>28:50 — Evidence-bas