State Auditor Hector Balderas Announces Special Audit of Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department

Today, State Auditor Hector Balderas announced a special audit of the Santa Fe County’s Sheriff’s Department and the county’s internal financial control process. The county contacted Balderas and asked for assistance in reviewing allegations of misappropriation of public resources by former county Sheriff Greg Solano.

“The alleged activity by former Sheriff Solano is very troubling,” Balderas said in a statement released today. “My top priority is to assess the total loss of taxpayer dollars and prevent any further losses.”

Balderas is currently working with county officials to obtain an independent audit firm, approved by the State Auditor, to conduct special procedures related to the Sheriff’s Department and the County’s overall internal control structure.