Walden financial Policies and Information

Utah Public Assistance Fraud Hotline

To reach the fraud hotline where callers can leave anonymous information regarding possible incidents of fraud, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, call (800) 955-2210.

Financial Personnel

Walden’s finances are managed by a team of five administrators and business professionals. Our Finance Team approves purchases, develops preliminary budgets for board approval, writes grants and submits a wide range of financial reports to the Utah State Board of Education and Utah State Auditor. Walden is proud to have an 19-year record of sound financial management and compliance. Our current finance committee includes Lois Bobo, Ph.D., Hannah West, Sharon Beecroft, Bree Goates, CPA, and Diana West, Ph.D.

Business Manager

Diana West, Ph.D. has served as Walden’s business administrator since 2015. As former business manager of Utah Film & Video, a K-12 university instructor, and Walden’s first Executive Administrator, West brings unique understanding & skill to Walden’s financial management. She works in consultation with Bree Goates, CPA, the Walden’s Board of Trustees, Walden’s Chief Financial Officer, Walden’s Internal Audit Committee, Cook, Martin, Poulsen, CPAs, and Aycock, Miles, & Associates, CPAs.

Internal Audit Committee

The Walden Board of Trustees Internal Audit Committee conducts audits of Walden’s financial policies, procedures, and records and ensures the Walden obtains all audits, agreed-upon procedures, engagements, and financial reports required by Section 51-2a-201 and Subsection 53G-5-404(4). The Chief Financial Office and Internal Audit Coordinator, Jennifer Knapp. Committee Members: Matt Turner, Andrea Ash, Sharon Beecroft, and Bree Goates.