Stacey Hamm
for Richland County Auditor
Why Stacey?
Proven Department Leader
As Finance Director, Stacey runs Richland County's Finance Office, the team responsible for paying vendors, processing payroll, and producing the county's official financial reports. She is effectively the county's CFO. The Auditor's office needs a leader, and she is already one.
Certified Government Finance Officer
Stacey earned South Carolina's top credential for public finance in 1997, certificate number 74, one of the earliest holders in the program's history. Nearly 30 years later she still holds it, and she went on to serve as president of the Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina, the organization that administers it.
Lifelong Richland County Resident
Born, raised, and educated in Richland County. Two degrees from USC. From the day she was born to today, Stacey has lived within 8 miles of the house where she grew up. She has never left Richland County.
Proven Track Record
These aren't campaign promises. These are things Stacey has already done for Richland County.
Top Ratings, Clean Audits, Award-Winning Reports
Since becoming Finance Director in 2017, Richland County has maintained the highest possible credit ratings from both Moody's (Aaa) and S&P Global (AAA), plus clean independent audits and GFOA awards for financial reporting excellence every year. That means lower borrowing costs and confidence that every dollar is accounted for.
Modernized County Financial Systems
Stacey led the implementation of Workday, a modern enterprise platform that replaced the county's outdated financial and HR systems. Faster processing, better accuracy, and a foundation for the kind of digital-first operations she'll bring to the Auditor's office.
Launched Electronic Billing
No more waiting on a paper bill in the mail. Stacey implemented e-billing for county sewer services, giving residents the option to receive and pay bills online. It's the kind of common-sense modernization every county office should have.