City of Daytona Beach Auditor Abinet Y. Belachew HIRED A CITY AUDITOR COMMISSION INCENTIVE
Abinet Y. Belachew, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF, CGFM, was appointed city auditor for Daytona Beach in September 2025. Belachew brought more than two decades of experience in financial management, auditing and oversight across federal, state, county and city governments. He previously served as director of finance and controller for the U.S. Agency for International Development, providing financial leadership for multi-million-dollar programs, and held senior roles in internal audit at city, county, state and federal levels. As city auditor, Belachew oversees fiscal performance, compliance and financial audits across city departments, assessing the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services, testing internal controls to prevent waste and safeguard assets, verifying compliance with laws and policies, and advising staff to enhance knowledge of risk management and governance. The Internal Audit Office, under Belachew’s leadership, operates with the mission of providing independent and objective assurance and advisory services to enhance accountability, transparency and efficiency. Its vision is to be recognized as a trusted partner in promoting good governance by delivering value-added recommendations, embracing innovation and applying best practices to strengthen city operations and stewardship of public resources.
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