MossAdams - Tammy Lohr

Industry Expertise

Construction Government Services Higher Education Not-for-Profit Tribal & Gaming

Practice Focus

Contract Compliance Internal Audit Organizational Planning & Strategy Performance Audits Process & Internal Controls

Biography

Tammy assesses operational performance for public sector organizations including state and local government, school districts, and higher education institutions. Her engagements are informed by rigorous analysis and employee engagement to evaluate operations, which may include the efficacy of existing organizational structure and resourcing strategies, enhancing workplace culture, identification of system needs, and streamlining processes.

Tammy focuses on key elements of each engagement to develop high-quality deliverables that address client needs and meet applicable professional standards. By using a collaborative approach to working with her clients, she delivers projects and reports attuned to each client’s unique operating environment with recommendations designed to optimize organizational performance.

Prior to joining Moss Adams, she worked as a performance auditor for the Washington State Auditor’s Office.

Selected Speaking Engagements

Rethinking KPIs: Which Metrics You Should Focus On
(Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) Business Management Institute, August 2022)
How to Perform an Effective Performance Audit
(California Association of Bond Oversight Committees Conference, October 2021)

Professional Affiliations

Member, International City and County Manager’s Association (ICMA)
Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Education

BA, public health, University of Washington
MPA, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington

Insights from Tammy Lohr

Strategic Co-Sourcing of Internal Audits in Higher Education

Co-sourcing and outsourcing internal audit functions can address issues with specialization, scalability, and responsiveness.

Higher Education Virtual Town Hall

Navigate your foundation’s financial and operational complexities with insights and strategies from industry professionals.

Create Effective Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees

Improve decision-making and more when you establish your organization’s finance, investment, and audit committees.

Fraud Schemes Targeting Higher Education

Learn more about fraud schemes targeting higher education institutions, how to recognize them, and the impacts of fraud.

Alternative Higher Education Budgeting Models: Pros, Cons, and Implementation

Position your institution to successfully respond to change by identifying and implementing alternative budgeting models.

Recognize Fraud Schemes Targeting Local Governments

Learn to recognize the red flags and impacts of fraud on local government and how internal controls can work against it.

What an Organizational Assessment Is and How It Can Benefit Your Organization

Improve organization performance and success by understanding the benefits of organizational assessments.

What to Expect When Conducting an Organizational Assessment

Improve operational effectiveness by incorporating organizational assessments into your success-building toolkit.

Higher Education Virtual Town Hall

Our virtual town hall features industry updates, tax credit insights, and other timely topics. Learn more.

Achieve Your Goals with an Organizational Assessment

Organizational assessments can help promote operational alignment, improve services, and more. Learn details.

How to Curate Strategic Higher Education Program Portfolios

Explore strategies higher education institutions can use to evaluate educational programs, make effective decisions, and more.

Budget Strategies for Higher Education

Explore budgeting models higher education institutions use to manage income and expenses—while fulfilling their missions.

Performance Measures for Success and Sustainability

Reach for your goals and achieve your higher education institution’s mission by establishing performance measures. Learn more.

Protect Your Tribal Government from Common Fraud Schemes

Explore common fraud schemes experienced by Tribal governments and strategies to prevent and detect future attacks.

Key Internal Controls for Fraud Detection and Prevention

Strong internal controls play a key role in fraud prevention and safeguarding your organization. Learn more.

Improve Equity in Government Programs and Services

Learn what an equity assessment entails and how you can conduct one to help serve your community more equitably.

Improving Equity in Government Programs and Services

Government agencies have the potential to benefit or burden different groups, making it crucial to serve residents equitably.

Prevent and Detect Fraud With These Key Internal Controls

Strong internal controls are key to preventing and detecting fraud and providing a foundation for an anti-fraud program.

Critical Workforce Trends in 2023

Explore top workforce trends and learn how your organization can grow or maintain your competitive edge in the market.

Protect Your Higher Education Institution from Fraud Schemes

Explore common fraud schemes targeting higher education so you’re more prepared to detect and prevent a potential scam.

Protect Your Local Government from Common Fraud Schemes

Explore common fraud schemes targeting local governments so you’re more prepared to detect and prevent a potential scam.

Navigate Change with Operating Policies and Procedures

Learn how you can implement strong operating policies and procedures to support your organization through difficult times.

Hire a Construction Auditor to Reduce Project Risk and Control Budget

Construction projects can be risky, but investments of time and money could be recouped by hiring a construction auditor.