State Auditor Pat McCarthy

Pat earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, Tacoma. She lives with her husband, retired Judge John McCarthy, in Tacoma. Pat has 4 adult children and 11 grandchildren.

Pat previously worked as an administrator and advisor for the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program at the University of Washington Tacoma.

Pat McCarthy is the state auditor of Washington. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously served as a Tacoma School Board member, Pierce County auditor, and Pierce County executive.

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Believes there is "increasing boldness" of misappropriations of public funds at all levels of government”

- Believes there is "increasing boldness" of misappropriations of public funds at all levels of government”

Financial Management

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As state auditor, created the Use of Deadly Force Audits, which investigates police use of deadly force.

Supports offering “cyber security checkups” for local governments to better protect themselves from cyber attacks, such as ransomware and data breaches.

- As state auditor, created the Use of Deadly Force Audits, which investigates police use of deadly force.
- Supports offering “cyber security checkups” for local governments to better protect themselves from cyber attacks, such as ransomware and data breaches.

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Pat (Patrice) McCarthy

Pat earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, Tacoma. She lives with her husband, retired Judge John McCarthy, in Tacoma. Pat has four adult children and 11 grandchildren.

Pat McCarthy currently serves as the State Auditor in State of Washington. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term.  She previously served as a Tacoma School Board member, Pierce County Auditor, and Pierce County Executive.  


Believes in transparency and public engagement on issues related to the State Auditor's Office.

As State Auditor, created the Use of Deadly Force Audits, which investigates police use of deadly force.

- As State Auditor, created the Use of Deadly Force Audits, which investigates police use of deadly force.
- Supports offering “cyber security checkups” for local governments to better protect themselves from cyber attacks, such as ransomware and data breaches.

Pat is originally from New Jersey. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Delaware. She currently lives in California.

As of October 8, 2024, Pat (Patrice) McCarthy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The state auditor performs audits of state agencies and local governments. 
- They also perform special investigations of fraud and whistleblower cases and referrals from the Citizen Hotline. 
- The state auditor produces several annual reports addressing state, local, and internal matters. They provide training and technical assistance to government organizations.
- The state auditor is elected to 4-year terms and is paid a salary of $132,212.