James D. Harvey

EY Americas Government & Public Sector Assurance Leader

Actively engaged in coaching his kid’s soccer team. Loves golf as well as rooting for his favorite teams - the Arsenal F.C., VCU Rams, Washington Capitals and New Orleans Saints.

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James is the Channel 1 Sector Leader for Ernst & Young LLP’s Government & Public Sector and has more than 20 years of experience providing quality assurance services to various government, not-for-profit and commercial clients. As the Assurance Leader for the Government & Public Sector, he led teams addressing government audit, accounting and reporting issues for federal government agencies.

James brings special experience on executing newly transitioned audits, as he was a leader on the first audits for several US defense agencies. In addition, he brings years of healthcare experience, leading audits for multiple federal agencies. James is a licensed CPA in Virginia, a Certified Information Systems Auditor, a Certified Defense Financial Manager and a Certified Government Financial Manager.

How James is building a better working world

"I am working diligently with my clients daily to identify and assess both internal and external risks to their Financial Management and Information Systems infrastructure. I am committed to providing strategic recommendations to effectively mitigate those risks, aiming for transparent financial reporting, safeguarding against outside threats, and ensuring accurate data for informed decision-making."

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