Kim Wallin
Kim Wallin | |
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| 20th Nevada State Controller | |
| In office January 20, 2007 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Governor | Jim Gibbons Brian Sandoval |
| Preceded by | Steve Martin |
| Succeeded by | Ron Knecht |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Deborah Ruth Wallin October 20, 1956 Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| Profession | Accountant and politician |
| Website | Official website |
Deborah Ruth "Kim" Wallin (born October 20, 1956) is an American accountant and politician. She was the Nevada State Controller. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
Wallin graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in accounting. Wallin' hobbies include wine tasting, gourmet cooking, golf, skiing, hiking, and Aikido.[1]
Career
Wallin ran her own accounting firm, D. K. Wallin, LTD, for 22 years before being elected to public office. She is a CPA, CMA, and CFM. Accounting Today recognized Wallin as one of the top 100 most influential people in accounting. Wallin served as chair of the Institute of Management Accountants.[2]
Wallin was elected State Controller of Nevada in 2006, beating Incumbent Republican Steve Martin 45.2% to 43.9%. She was re-elected in 2010, defeating Republican Barry Herr 47.5% to 42.5%.[3]
Wallin applied XBRL to government initiatives.[4] She established a fraud hotline on her agency's website, in order to aid Nevadans in reporting questionable practices.[5] Wallin advocates moving the state away from relying on casino revenue.[6]
The Clark County Republican Party filed a complaint against Kim Wallin with the Nevada Secretary of State on July 9, 2014, seeking an inquiry into whether she misappropriated campaign funds for personal gain.[7]
Term-limited in 2014, Wallin ran for Nevada State Treasurer, but was defeated by Republican Dan Schwartz.[8]
References
- ^ "Kim R. Wallin, CMA, CFM, CPA State Controller" (PDF). Nevada State Controller's Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "Campaign 2006 -- Kim Wallin". 8 News Now. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ Hagar, Ray (6 February 2013). "Controller Wallin confirms she'll probably run for treasurer; musical chairs continue". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ Sheridan, Bill (29 June 2009). "XBRL AND GOVERNMENT: A MARRIAGE MADE IN ... NEVADA?". Macpa. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ Whaley, Sean (10 October 2011). "Nevada State Controller Posts Fraud Hotline Link On Website". Nevada News Bureau. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ Myers, Dennis (3 December 2009). "A post-casino future". Reno News Review. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ Botkin, Ben (9 July 2014). "Clark County GOP files complaint against state Controller Wallin". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ Whaley, Sean (1 August 2013). "Nevada term limits turns elections into forced game of musical chairs". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2013.